Written answer
Waterways Ireland
412. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Waterways Ireland has issued encroachment licences on the River Shannon or its lakes in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53437/26]
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413. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Waterways Ireland has issued an encroachment licence on SAP'S and SPA'S on the river Shannon or its lakes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53438/26]
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414. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Waterways Ireland has issued encroachment licences; if they went before the North South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53439/26]
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415. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Waterways Ireland has issued encroachment licences; if they are generating revenue for Waterways Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53440/26]
Comment on this
I propose to take Questions Nos. 412 to 415, inclusive, together.
Waterways Ireland is a North South Implementation Body established under the British Irish Agreement of 10 April 1998. It is funded by my Department and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland.
The detailed information requested in relation to Waterways Ireland's response to encroachments on its navigation network is not held in my Department. However, arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost-effective system to address queries directly to the relevant bodies. The contact email address for Waterways Ireland is oireachtas@waterwaysireland.org.