David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 7:

In page 4, line 31, after “canals” to insert “subject to existing maximum dimensional criteria”.

I may be a little slow on this because there is quite a large grouping. To address amendment No. 7 first, the canals were built more than 200 years ago and maximum dimensional criteria have, in practice, been in existence for that time.They sustain the position of traditional canal boats and it is for that reason this should be maintained and we should support the traditional heritage boats, which were actually what the canals were built for. This is why I suggest maximum dimensions. I see the Minister nodding. I am not sure whether that means she agrees with me, but she is in a very good mood today.