Inland Waterways
The Council meets in Inland Waterways Sector in order to take decisions on policies and action to be implemented by Waterways Ireland.
Functions/Objectives
Waterways Ireland's primary function is the management, maintenance, development and restoration of the inland navigable waterway system throughout the island, principally for recreational purposes. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the following navigation systems:
- The Shannon-Erne Waterway
- The Erne System
- The Grand Canal
- The Barrow Navigation System
- The Lower Bann Navigation System
- The Royal Canal
- The Shannon Navigation System
Waterways Ireland is also charged with taking forward further studies and appraisals in relation to the possible restoration of the Ulster Canal.
Waterways Ireland's Headquarters is in Enniskillen with Regional Offices in Scarriff, Co Clare, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim and Dublin.
The Chief Executive for Waterways Ireland is Mr John Martin.
Contact Details
| Headquarters: 2 Sligo Road Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh BT74 7JY Tel: (028) 6632 3004 Fax: (028) 6634 6237 Email: info@waterwaysireland.org Website: www.waterwaysireland.org |
Western Region: The Harbour Scarriff Co. Clare Tel: (061) 922033 Fax: (061) 922036 |
| Northern Region: Somerview House Old Dublin Road Carrick on Shannon Co. Leitrim Tel: (071) 9650787 Fax: (071) 9622866 |
Eastern Region: Floor 2 Block C Ashtowngate Navan Road Dublin 15 Tel: (01) 8680148 Fax: (01) 8383647 Email: info@waterwaysireland.org |