Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 June 2017
195. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding funding for a group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29290/17]
View answerPresently, the Department provides a small number of annual grants (22 in all) to certain designated land and maritime entities that are known as 'declared resources' which can immediately be tasked by an appropriate state agency in a search and rescue incident.
Where maritime declared resources are concerned, the Department provides an annual grant of €5,000 to 12 community boat rescue organisations. CRBIs are categorised as 'Declared Resources' to the Coast Guard in that they form part of resources immediately available to respond and assist in Maritime Search and Rescue at the Coast Guard's request. The grants are not EU funded and are funded solely from this Department's exchequer vote.
The Coast Guard has no plans to take in any additional resources at this time.
