Gary Gannon
Question:287. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport the annual cost for operating Coast Guard helicopters by station. [41410/21]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
287. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport the annual cost for operating Coast Guard helicopters by station. [41410/21]
View answerThe Irish Coast Guard has a contract with CHCI DAC for the provision of a SAR helicopter service which includes 4 bases, at Dublin, Waterford, Shannon and Sligo. I am advised that the Department does not have a breakdown of costs per base. The Department pays CHC on the basis of a monthly standing charge and additional variable costs in line with the terms of the contract. The annual costs for the service is in the region of €60m.