Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 177: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the procedures in place for the removal of sewage from cruisers on the Shannon navigation; and the locations of same. [45185/09]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by Waterways Ireland that there are 22 pump-outs at 15 locations on the Shannon which boat users can use to dispose of sewerage. Six (6) of these are operated by Waterways Ireland and nine (9) are operated by Local Authorities. Details of the locations are set out in the following table.

A programme of upgrading Local Authority pump-outs has been initiated with assistance of Fáilte Éireann to provide a consistent standard throughout the navigation. Once this programme has been completed, responsibility for their operation will transfer to Waterways Ireland.