Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) hand over canals to the Commissioners of Public Works at Tullamore.

Report shows Paul Conlon Chairman of CIÉ handing over key to Avril Doyle the Minister of State

Avril Doyle meeting 77 members of canal maintenance staff transferring from CIÉ to the Commissioners of Public Works. Nine of the workers were originally employed by the Grand Canal Company in 1950.

Minister Avril Doyle and dignitaries on canal trip.

Interview with Avril Doyle on plans for the canals.

Shot of canal and canal lock showing backwash from boat which causes damage to banks.

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