Coast Guard Service

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Questions (89)

Alan Farrell

Question:

89. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his Department’s support for the Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21759/24]

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Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) is a division within the Department of Transport and a principal emergency service whose role it is to provide maritime search and rescue, maritime casualty, and pollution response service.

My Department is fully committed to ensuring that the Irish Coast Guard remains capable and equipped to deliver its services and to meet current and future challenges.

My Department has recently appointed an Assistant Secretary and a Director to the Coast Guard. The Assistant Secretary is a member of the Department of Transport’s Management Board and is overseeing a review across all aspects of the Coast Guard Service including strategy, structure, roles, culture and governance. This includes an extensive engagement programme with volunteers and staff, to inform and guide this work to ensure that the IRCG is best placed to succeed in the 21st century.