Tourism Strategic Policy Committee

Waterways Ireland has come under fire from local representatives at Clare's Tourism Strategic Policy Committee this week. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the restoration, develop and promotion of 1,100km worth of inland waters nationwide. However, it's been accused of dereliction of its duty in the south-east of the county for allegedly failing to consult with locals on plans for the Shannon Greenway and for failing to maintain Shannon Banks. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan attended the Tourism Strategic Policy Committee yesterday and spoke to Shannon Banks Sinn Féin Cllr James Ryan and firstly Parteen farmer and former Clare IFA Chair Tom Lane who says farmers are severely frustrated over the Greenway proposals. Image (c) Waterways Ireland via Public Service Data Catalogue