asked the Minister for Defence if he will locate a Dauphin helicopter at Finner and/or Shannon, County Clare on a rotation basis, given the weakness in the air/sea rescue service for the west coast.
Written Answers. - Deployment of Helicopters.
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Limerick West): The whole question of search and rescue is at present being examined by the Department of the Marine.
Part of this examination will be to ensure, in consultation with my Department, that the maximum use may be gained from the State's resources in the context of marine search and rescue through the properly planned deployment of Air Corps' helicopters.