Waterways Ireland previously told Irish Times no ‘formal’ complaints had been made regarding the fencing
Fencing along the Grand Canal near Wilton Terrace and Baggot Street Bridge where an encampment of tents was cleared in May. Photograph: Conor Ó Mearáin / Collins Photo AgencyThe organisation confirmed on Wednesday that 88 “informal complaints” and three “formal complaints” had been made to Waterways Ireland since the fencing was erected in May.
If the complainant is unhappy with the response from Waterways Ireland, which they receive within 20 working days, they can make a second “formal complaint” in writing, said the spokeswoman. The all-island waterways organisation pays around €30,000 per week on “maintaining” the fencing and has acknowledged that the use of these barriers along a public amenity “is not ideal, but it is necessary to mitigate risk to health and safety, which is our over-riding concern”.
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