Written answers

Thursday, 24 September 2015

Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Waterways Issues

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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36. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the fears expressed by traditional canal dwellers, canal users and recreational users of the Royal and Grand Canals have been fully addressed in the context of the proposal emanating from Waterways Ireland; if she expects to be in a position to reassure those directly affected and their respective representative bodies to the effect that all the issues raised have been examined and reassurances provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32177/15]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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As I indicated to the Deputy in my replies to Dáil Question No. 39 on 30 April 2015 and No. 275 on 18 June 2015, I am aware that concerns have been raised regarding certain aspects of the proposed bye-laws that Waterways Ireland intends to make in order to enhance the management of the canals for all canal users.

The current position is that there is ongoing liaison between Waterways Ireland and my Department with a view to finalising the draft bye-laws which will be referred to me with recommendations for consideration and final decision. It is my intention to afford interested Deputies and Senators an opportunity to discuss the proposals with me prior to making a final decision on the draft bye-laws.

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