Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 November 2010
186 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the grants available from his Department for an organisation (details supplied) and the way an organisation can apply for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42144/10]
View answerGrants are available each year to declared Community Rescue Boats of Ireland (CRBI) facilities around the coast and on the inland waterways. In 2010, just under €75,000 was provided to the 11 services currently in place. The grant is provided to cover expenditure such as boathouse repairs and maintenance, boathouse services (electricity, telephone, water, heating, etc), radio and boat equipment, Personal Protection Equipment, and insurance. Guidelines to assist any Community that might be considering establishing an Inshore Rescue Service in their locality are available from the Irish Coast Guard at admin@irishcoastguard.ie.
