2010 Report - Waterways Ireland

32324.3.5 Development of FacilitiesFour in ten waterway users feel that there is no requirement for facilitiesto be developed. Where suggestions were made they were spreadacross a variety of issues. One third of those using the Royal Canalsuggested that more bins/cleaning up litter were a priority for this area.Security and lighting also warrant improvement according to one in fiveusers of the Royal Canal.Figure 24: Development of FacilitiesWaterwayNo development requiredTotal(1,625)%40Barrow(216)%41Erne(129)%38GrandCanal(152)%20LowerBann(137)%38RoyalCanal(188)%10ShannonErneShannon(229)(574)%%5651More bins/clean up litter911314932*4More marinas/jetties/mooring/berthing73111041710More seating6115171962Improved security/lighting624772115More/better toilets551082725More better signage4*3411133Maintain grass/bushes etc .45291631More/better pathways/walkways/towpaths36-1227*1More electricity facilities31911-113More/better shops/coffee shops311115322More development of facilities general322612-4*Responses less than 3% not shownBase: All waterway users10-031982 Waterway Users Research 2010 Report (1st December)