Coast Guard Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 October 2023

Thursday, 5 October 2023

Questions (166)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

166. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if the review of the Irish Coast Guard will formally recommend that the ICGRA is a representative association for the ICG volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43261/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport (Deputy Jack Chambers)

The Coastal Unit Advisory Group (CUAG) is the volunteer representative group for the Irish Coast Guard and has been in existence for over 20 years. CUAG comprises elected volunteers and full time staff to represent the interests of the Coast Guard volunteers.

I engage regularly with the CUAG as the representative group for all volunteers.