Waterways Ireland undertake Public Consultations as required under the legislation and as good practice.
Open Consultations
Waterways Ireland Draft 10 Year Long Term Plan
Public Consultation will run for 13 weeks from 22nd May until 18th August 2023.
Summary
Waterways Ireland is currently in the final stages of developing its inaugural 10 Year Long Term Plan. The plan sets out Waterways Ireland's strategic vision, purpose, and values. It also provides a directional pathway for the organisation over the next 10 years.
Consultation Description
The development of the plan included an in-depth review of the current and potential future environment in which Waterways Ireland operates; ultimately with a view to delivering a clear and coherent 10 Year Long Term Plan and Implementation Roadmap.
Waterways Ireland would like to invite interested parties to consider the strategic direction and priorities of the plan and to make a submission via the Public Consultation Feedback Form.
The Draft 10 Year Long Term Plan, associated documents and Public Consultation Feedback Form can be accessed via the links below;
Responding to the Consultation
The easiest way to respond to the consultation is by completing the Public Consultation Feedback Form linked above, however submissions can also be made through the various channels detailed below.
- Email your submission to corporate@waterwaysireland.org
- Post your submission to; Chief Executive Office, Waterways Ireland Headquarters, 2 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 7JY
- Alternately view the Draft 10 Year Long Term Plan and make a submission in person by appointment, during the times provided, at any of these locations.
Headquarters 2 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 7JY | Monday – Friday 10am -1pm & 2pm - 4pm | No appointment necessary |
Northern Region Somerview House, Old Dublin Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 K5X7 | Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 1pm | +353 (0)71 965 0787 |
The Cutts, Coleraine, BT52 1EW | Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 1pm | +44 (28) 7034 2358 |
Western Region Scarriff Harbour, Dock Road, Drewsborough, Scarriff Co. Clare, V94 H7N1 | Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 1pm | +353 (0)61 922 033 |
| Connaught Harbour, Portumna, Co. Galway | Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 1pm | +353 (90)660 2412 |
Eastern Region Floor 2 Block C, Ashtowngate, Navan Road, Dublin 15, D15 Y3EK | Wednesday & Thursday 10am - 1pm | +353 (0)1 868 0148 |
Alternative Format
Alternative formats can be made available upon request.
Please note this public consultation will close at 4pm on Friday, 18th August 2023.
Closed Consultations
Equality Consultations 2022
Consultation was open from Tuesday 18 October 2022 and closed on Tuesday 10 January 2023 at 4 pm.
Summary
This
consultation contains information in relation to Waterways Ireland's
Audit of Inequalities, Draft Equality Action Plan 2023-2025 and Draft
Disability Action Plan 2023-2025.
Consultation Description
Waterways Ireland is consulting on its Draft Equality Action Plan 2023-2025 and Draft Disability Action Plan 2023-2025.
Waterways
Ireland undertook an Audit of Inequalities to establish whether any of
the Section 75 categories are or could be adversely affected or
negatively impacted by the activities of Waterways Ireland and, where
such inequalities were detected or suspected has developed a three year
Equality Action Plan to address them.
Consultation Documents
· Draft Equality Action Plan 2023-2025
· Draft Disability Action Plan 2023-2025
· Audit of Inequalities 2023-2025
· Consultation Response Document – Draft Equality Action Plan
· Consultation Response Document – Draft Disability Action Plan
Responding to the Consultation
The easiest way to respond to the consultation is by completing the Consultation Response Document(s) and returning to us by email to
informationrequest@waterwaysireland.org
or you can post the Consultation Response(s) to us at:
Equality Unit, Corporate Services
Waterways Ireland
2 Sligo Road
Enniskillen
Co Fermanagh
BT74 7JY
Meeting in Person or Virtual
If
you prefer a meeting with us to give your comments face-to-face or
virtual we will do our best to meet your request. Please phone 028 6632
3004 and ask to speak to Roisin MacRory or email informationrequest@waterwaysireland.org
Consultation Open Days
We
have organised Open Days in our offices
where the Action Plans will be available to view and discuss with us.
All open days will run from 9.30 - 4.30 each day as listed below.
| Date | Venue |
| Thursday 10 November 2022 | Waterways Ireland, 2 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, BT74 7JY |
| Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Waterways Ireland, The Cutts, Castleroe Road, Coleraine, BT51 3RL |
| Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Waterways Ireland, Floor 2 Block C, Ashtowngate, Navan Road, Dublin 15, D15 Y3EK |
| Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Waterways Ireland, Somerview House, Old Dublin Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, N41 K5X7 |
| Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Waterways Ireland, Scarriff Harbour, Dock Road, Drewsborough, Scarriff, Co Clare, V94 H7N1 |
Alternative Format
Documentation
will be made available on request in formats such as Easy Read,
Braille, audio formats, large print or minority languages to meet the
needs of those for whom English is not their first language.
Consultation closed on Tuesday 10 January 2023 at 4 pm.
Shannon Greenway
Consultation Closed on June 17th
Waterways
Ireland, together with Limerick City & County Council and Clare
County Council are working to develop a Limerick to Scarriff Greenway.
The proposed greenway has been identified as a signature project in the
Shannon Tourism Masterplan and would provide a gateway to and from the
heart of Limerick City to Lough Derg and the Shannon. Subject to the
selection of the preferred route, the proposed greenway would link
Limerick City to Scarriff Town with connections to nearby villages and
towns such as Clonlara, Obriensbridge, Killaloe, Ogonolloe and
Tuamgraney.
Further key project objectives are as follows:
· Create
connectivity to existing routes and future greenways including Limerick
County Council's proposed greenway from Limerick to Montpellier.
· Link
and improve accessibility to a number of significant tourist
attractions and features of interest including those in Limerick City,
Killaloe Cathedral, Brian Boru Fort, St Cronan's Church and Visitor
Centre Tuamgraney and the Scarriff Workhouse.
· Stimulate
and grow economic activity in the urban fringes of Limerick City and
Villages and Towns along and adjacent to the proposed greenway.
· Increase
the adventure and recreational potential of the area through increased
sustainable tourist and amenity use of the countryside.
Documentation Available
Your comments and feedback on Shannon Greenway are
welcome. The public consultation documents reviewed are listed below.
The submissions received under the consultation will be reviewed and
considered.
PROJECT STATUS
Waterways Ireland are currently carrying out the Options Selection phase of this project. Route Options have been developed, following the completion
of a feasibility report, and community feedback in respect of this
project and the route options has been sought via public consultation.
The feedback received during the consultation is not being reviewed and a
report will be published.
For more information contact corporate@waterwaysireland.org
The
Waterways Ireland Climate Action Plan (WICAP)
Our Climate
Action Plan reflects Waterways Ireland commitment to taking meaningful climate
action to safeguard our inland waterways for current and future generations.
The Waterways Ireland Climate Action Plan (WICAP) was shaped by extensive
collaboration with staff and stakeholders and, through its implementation,
climate action will become integral to Waterways Ireland operations and
developments.
The
Waterways Ireland Climate Action Plan (WICAP) was open from Tuesday 18th
October 2021 - Friday 17th January 2022. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions in
Ireland and Northern Ireland, the documentation was available online
only. Submissions are now being reviewed and we hope to
publish the final Plan in the coming weeks. In the meantime if you have
any queries feel free to contact our Climate Action Coordinator Cormac McCarthy
at climate.action@waterwaysireland.org or 0872787463.
Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Tourism Masterplan
The public consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Tourism Masterplan for the Shannon 2020-2030 was open from Tuesday 20th October 2020 - Friday 6th November 2020. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland and Northern Ireland the documentation was available online only. The documents reviewed under the plan are listed below.
Draft Tourism Masterplan for the Shannon 2020-2030 and associated Environmental Report
The public consultation on the above Masterplan and Associated Environmental Report took place between Wednesday 4th March 2020 until 4 pm on Wednesday 22nd April 2020 in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The documents reviewed under the plan are listed below. The submissions received under the consultation will be reviewed and considered before a final Masterplan is approved and published. Information will be available here when the publication date has been agreed.
For more information contact corporate@waterwaysireland.org
Ulster Canal Greenway Development Strategy
Waterways Ireland, and their project partners Monaghan County Council, Cavan County Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Mid Ulster Council, propose to develop a long-distance Greenway in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, linking Castle Saunderson in County Cavan to Charlemont in County Armagh mainly along the route of the disused Ulster Canal and using sections of disused railway infrastructure. The proposals for development of these greenway sections are provided within the Ulster Canal Greenway Development Strategy.
The draft Ulster Canal Greenway Development Strategy and associated environmental reports will be available for public consultation from the 28th April 2017 until the 21st July 2017. As part of this public consultation there will be four public information events held, which will demonstrate the proposed greenway routes, with cross sections, related imagery, and interactive mapping available. The public information events are as follows:
| Date | Time | Location |
| Monday 8th May | 3pm - 8pm | Courtyard Room, Newtownbutler Community Hall, Co Fermanagh |
| Tuesday 9th May | 3pm - 8pm | Market House in Monaghan Town, Co Monaghan |
| Wednesday 10th May | 3pm - 8pm | Seven Horseshoes, Belturbet, Co Cavan |
| Thursday 18th May | 3pm - 8pm | Market House, Middletown, Co Armagh |
Your comments and feedback on the draft Ulster Canal Greenway Development Strategy and associated environmental reports are welcome on or before July 21, 2017. Draft documents are available for inspection at the project partner offices or downloaded below:
Lough Erne (Navigation) (Amendment) Bye-Laws (Northern Ireland) 2015
Waterways Ireland propose to make amendments to the Lough Erne Bye-laws. The public consultation closed on the 22nd May 2015 and the feedback received is now being considered and the proposed bye-laws may be amended before submission to the Minister and enactment.
For more information
Call: +44 (0)28 6632 3004 and ask for John Kempton.
Email: john.kempton@waterwaysireland.org
