- The promotion of canoeing in all its forms.
- To organise/assist in organising and promoting competitive and recreational canoeing events.
- To select, train, and administer competitors to represent Ireland at international events.
- To arrange and provide the holding of instruction in canoeing skills and techniques, the establishment and conduct of a system of tests and qualifications, and the promotion of safety.
- To issue guidelines and make regulations for all forms of canoeing as appropriate and to encourage the observance by canoeists of a code of conduct.
- To protect the interests of canoeists and to work for improved facilities.
- To support administrative or legislative measures which will improve facilities for canoeing and to act to prevent the introduction of such measures injurious to the sport.
- To create and promote by publicity and education an informed and interested public opinion of the value and importance of canoeing in all its forms.
- To provide and supply information and advice to members by means of books, periodicals and other methods.
- To provide services as far as possible and appropriate for other organisations, clubs and persons interested in or associated with the sport and recreation of canoeing.