Waterways Ireland is seriously concerned for the welfare, health and safety of people staying in tents by the Grand Canal and is working in collaboration with multiple agencies to mitigate the associated risks.
An enhanced monitoring programme continues, whereby external resources contracted to augment Waterways Ireland staff, patrol the area to mitigate against health and safety and public health risks, to notify Gardai of any issues in real time, and to advise any arrivals of the prohibition on staying in tents by the canal along with the associated health and safety and public health risks. This programme is kept under ongoing review.
Waterways Ireland has met with representatives of local residents groups to discuss how we might improve the amenity of the canal.
We understand the interest in Waterways Ireland’s plans for this section of the Grand Canal and are committed to keeping people up to date. To this end, we will publish updates here on our website on a regular basis.