2010 Report - Waterways Ireland

48484.8 Equality SectionThe Waterways Ireland Equality Scheme, which was approved in September2002, sets out the organisation's strong commitment to promoting equality ofopportunity and good relations in carrying out its functions. With this in mind theresearch questionnaire included a section dedicated to Equality.The vast majority (88%) of waterway users were found to be English speakers.In terms of religious belief 70% of waterway users identified themselves asRoman Catholic.Figure 44: First Language of VisitorsWaterwayGrand Lower Royal ShannonTotal Barrow Erne Canal Bann Canal Erne Shannon(1,625) (216) (129) (152 ) (137) (188) (229) (569)% % % % % % % %English88 89968896858984GermanIrishFrenchOther*2 74 5311 *21 21536 8-126 8* *3*4 6Base: All waterway usersFigure 45: Religious BeliefTotal(1,625)%Roman Catholic70ProtestantNo religion or beliefOther ChristianOtherRefused126417Base: All waterway users10-031982 Waterway Users Research 2010 Report (1st December)