Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 102: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if he will reconsider the refusal of Waterways Ireland to install railings around the quayside in Grand Canal Dock Harbour, Dublin, after a number of recent fatalities and accidents in view of the increasing number of persons, especially young families with children, living in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10876/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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At the outset, may I express my regrets at the fatalities referred to by the Deputy and offer my sympathies to all those affected.

I have raised this issue with Waterways Ireland and have been informed by its Chief Executive that, following discussions with the Dublin Docklands Development Authority, Waterways Ireland has no plans to install railings around the quayside in the Grand Canal Dock Harbour. I understand, however, that Waterways Ireland will continue, in consultation with the Dublin Docklands Development Authority, to keep safety issues in the Grand Canal Dock area under close review.