Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage to discuss proposed changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canal and Barrow Navigation byelaws

The meeting at 3pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House will hear from representatives from the Irish Residential Boat Owners’ Association (IRBOA), the Royal Canal Amenity Group (RCAG), and Waterways Ireland.

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Steven Matthews said: “The proposed new River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canal and Barrow Navigation byelaws are designed to update the current laws which date from the 1980s, before the establishment of Waterways Ireland, and which are no longer considered fit for purpose in light of the developments and changes that have taken place over the last four decades. The Committee looks forward to discussing the revised byelaws with the IRBOA, RCAG and Waterways Ireland.”

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 3 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.