Waterways Ireland has prepared draft changes to the Byelaws for the Shannon Navigation, the Shannon-Erne Waterway, the Grand and Royal Canals and the Barrow Navigation.

Consultation Description

The development of the draft bye-laws included an

  • in-depth review of the current legislative environment and Waterways Ireland Long Term Plan
  • consideration of our objective to grow recreational usage of the waterways in a sustainable and responsible manner
  • current issues and challenges
  • potential future developments

Informal consultation with key stakeholder groups and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has taken place.

Waterways Ireland would like to invite interested parties to consider the draft Bye-laws and make a submission

Viewing the Documents

There are three main ways of learning about the proposed changes:

 1.  Attend a Public Meeting and speak with staff

Location Address Date Time
North Shannon The Bush Hotel, Main Street, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim 26 June 6-9pm
South Shannon Killaloe Spa Hotel, Kincora Harbour, Killaloe, Co Clare 27 June 6-9pm
Dublin Maldron Hotel, 98-107 Pearse Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2 28 June 6-9pm
Barrow Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow, Co Carlow 3 July 6-9pm
Royal Canal Mullingar Park Hotel, Dublin Road, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. 4 July 6-9pm
Grand Canal Tullamore Court Hotel, O’Moore Street,  Tullamore,  Co Offaly 5 July 6-9pm
Mid Shannon Dunrovin, Coosan Point, Athlone, Co Westmeath 10 July 6-9pm

 

2.  View the draft Bye-laws in person at these public libraries during their opening hours Click here

3.  Click on the links below to view the draft bye-laws and associated documents

Responding to the Consultation

Submissions can be made be made by:

Alternative Format

Alternative formats can be made available upon request.

Please note this public consultation will close at 1600 on Friday Oct 2 2023