Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

I acknowledge the role of the Minister, the Minister of State and the Department for successfully working through this legislation with the Opposition. It has been fruitful. I also pay tribute to those who have displayed commitment over decades to ensure our inland waterways, both in terms of capacity as well as resources, are looked after, as well as being the subject of great enjoyment. I hope this day augurs well for the future and I hope regional voices will still be heard in these new structures.

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