Annual Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2007
Annual Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2007
Annual Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2007
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<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Accounts</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong> <strong>ending</strong> <strong>31st</strong> <strong>December</strong> <strong>2007</strong><br />
Research and Development<br />
Waterways Ireland has carried out marketing research to identify what facilities are<br />
provided within <strong>the</strong> vicinity of its waterways.<br />
Future Developments<br />
There will be substantial capital developments in <strong>the</strong> provision of harbours, on shore<br />
facilities and extension of navigable channels under <strong>the</strong> National Development Plan.<br />
The investment on <strong>the</strong> provision of new offices to serve as headquarters in Enniskillen<br />
will continue in 2008.<br />
Waterways Ireland has entered into a development agreement with <strong>the</strong> Dublin Dockland<br />
Development Authority combining <strong>the</strong> two organisations property interests in a site in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Dublin Docklands known as Plot 8. This site is approximately 1.21 hectares in <strong>the</strong><br />
City of Dublin and will bring to <strong>the</strong> market a major property development opportunity.<br />
The decision in relation to <strong>the</strong> allocation of any income from this development to<br />
Waterways Ireland is ultimately a matter <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Department of Finance (DOF) and we<br />
understand that discussions are taking place between DCRGA and DOF on this matter.<br />
It is not expected that any proceeds will be realised in 2008.<br />
Important Events occurring after <strong>the</strong> Year End<br />
There have been no significant events outside <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong>-end, which affect <strong>the</strong>se accounts.<br />
Charitable Donations<br />
Waterways Ireland made no charitable donations during <strong>the</strong> period.<br />
Equality Policy<br />
Waterways Ireland has prepared an Equality Scheme in compliance with <strong>the</strong><br />
requirements of Section 75 of <strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Ireland Act 1998 and is fully committed to<br />
meeting <strong>the</strong> equality requirements of both jurisdictions.<br />
Policy in relation to people with disabilities<br />
Waterways Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes people with<br />
disabilities as employees.<br />
Employee Involvement<br />
The Staff Partnership Forum with representatives of management, unions and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
staff to discuss items of common interest continued to meet throughout <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
Waterways Ireland <strong>Annual</strong> Report and <strong>Accounts</strong> <strong>2007</strong> 47
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