Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023
314. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm the date on which he provided Ministerial approval to Waterways Ireland for the introduction of the issuing of NR-EMP and R-EMP permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44750/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe issuing and revoking of permits, including Non Residential Extended Mooring Permits (NR-EMP) or Residential Extended Mooring Permits (R-EMP), by Waterways Ireland does not require Ministerial approval, but is done by Waterways Ireland in the exercise of its functions under the Canals Act 1986.
Waterways Ireland is a North South Body established under the British Irish Agreement Act 1999, which transferred the powers originally vested in the Commissioners for Public Works by the Canals Act 1986, to Waterways Ireland.
Section 7 of the Canals Act 1986 provides for the making of Bye-laws for the care, management, maintenance, control and regulation of the use of the Grand Canal and the Royal Canal.
Bye-Law No. 6 of The Canal Acts, 1986 (Bye-Laws),1988 provides for the issuing of permits to authorise and regulate the use of boats on canal property.
