Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy mentioned by-laws. The proposed by-laws are intended to encourage tourism and leisure craft users by supporting the investment that has already been made by Waterways Ireland in the new infrastructure and facilities along the canal. The by-laws were drafted by Waterways Ireland and went out for public consultation and are now at draft stage. My Department and Waterways Ireland are looking at the submissions that were made through the consultation process and it will be coming back to me soon. A commitment was given by my predecessor, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, to consult with the interested Deputies and Senators and I reaffirm that I will consult with them when the matter comes back to me.

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