asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce what additions are being made or are under contemplation in respect of the shore-based radio and radio-telephone facilities available in this country for initiating and carrying through operations for saving life and property in the event of an emergency at sea near our coasts.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sea Emergencies: Provision of Shore Based Radio.
The adequacy of the communication facilities, including radio facilities, required for dealing with marine distresses are kept under constant review by my Department in consultation with the Department of Posts and Telegraphs. No additions to radio-telephone or radio-telegraph facilities are being made or are contemplated at the moment.