Shannon Navigation Act, 1839

In what Manner the Income received by the Commissioners shall be disposed of.

LV. And be it enacted, That all Sums received by the Commissioners for the Execution of this Act on account of such Rates and Tolls as aforesaid, and all Rents or other Monies received by the said Commissioners for or in respect of any Lands, Tenements, or Hereditaments, or otherwise, under the Provisions of this Act, shall be paid into the Bank of Ireland to the Credit of the said Commissioners, and shall be applied in the first instance towards keeping, maintaining, and repairing the Navigation of the said River Shannon, or any of the Rivers which shall be improved under the Provisions of this Act, and the Wharfs, Piers, Landing Places, Quays, Harbours, and other Works connected therewith, and all Expences attendant thereon; and the Surplus, after such Expenditure, shall be applied in such Manner as Parliament shall direct.