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

In amendment No. 42 at lines 25 and 26 the Senators want to take out the words from "boats" and insert "canals and canal property". In paragraphs (b) and (c) the Bill covers what they want to do by way of amendment of paragraph (a). That should allay their concerns. Subsection 5(a), (b) and (c) cover all of the matters about which they are concerned for users of canal property.

On amendment No. 45 which seeks to insert the words "if this evidence is not available then an individual should be able to produce said evidence within a reasonable period of time as determined in the bye-laws", I know what the Senators are trying to do, but it does not make sense in that particular space. It would be a material change to the provision and as such, I am not able to accept it. I presume the Senators are referring to evidence of insurance. I am a little unclear on what is meant.

Amendment No. 46 would be very restrictive for Waterways Ireland. One can only give directions for safety reasons and the amendment would make the measure unworkable.

To be clear regarding impersonation, all officers must carry a warrant of appointment. That is included in page 8 of the legislation. Section 7B(2) states they must produce identification.