Civil rights

IRBOA: Oppose Waterways Ireland proposed draft Bye-Laws 2024, Dont Empty our Canals!

Petition is directed to
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform Paschal Donohoe Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and HeritageMalcolm Noonan
891 supporters

Collection finished

891 supporters

Collection finished

  1. Launched September 2023
  2. Collection finished
  3. Submitted
  4. Dialog with recipient
  5. Decision

I do not want the proposed amendments to both the Shannon byelaws and Canals & Barrow byelaws for the following reasons.

Proposed permit fees far too high.

Navigations too restricted. Open the Dublin line. There is no congestion.

Infrastructure too poor. Need more pump outs and water taps.

Proposed Waterways ranger patrol powers requested unnecessary.

These amendments will result in the displacement and break up of canal liveaboard communities. Causing homelessness.

No intermediary set up to appeal the proposed on spot fine system.

No to any new byelaws until the public body Waterways Ireland have an overseeing board.

Help us to strengthen citizen participation. We want to support your petition to get the attention it deserves while remaining an independent platform.

Donate now