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In order to identify whether proposed new policies are likely to have significant implications for equality of opportunity Waterways Ireland used the following criteria:
- Is there any evidence of higher or lower participation or uptake by different groups?
- Is there any evidence that any of the groups have different needs, experiences, issues and priorities in relation to the policy?
- Have consultations with relevant groups, organisations or individuals indicated that policies of this type create problems specific to them?
- Is there an opportunity to better promote equality of opportunity or community relations by altering the policy, or by working with others, in Government or in the larger community?
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In undertaking an internal screening of policies, developed, in development or to be developed, Waterways Ireland has used the data which it has available, but in light of the Body's infancy there is minimal background statistical information available.
The recommendations that emerged from completion of this Internal Screening Process for each of the policies identified a small number of Waterways Ireland's policies as having a moderate impact on social need, effect on people's lives, or effect on economic, social or human rights. The majority of its policies were deemed as potentially having a low impact on equality of opportunity.
- Policies Considered as Requiring an EQIA
Those policies where the outcome of the EQIA screening identified a moderate potential impact on promotion of equality and the timetable proposed to conduct the EQIAs.
- Policies Considered as Not Requiring an EQIA
Those policies which when screened were classified in the internal screening process as low impact. The Body is committed to an ongoing review of this issue, particularly in the light of any consultation outcomes.
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