asked the Minister for Defence the number of times in the past six months that the helicopter services were called out on rescue service; and if he will give the incidents in question.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Helicopter Services.
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Helicopters were used for the purpose indicated in the Deputy's question on seven occasions during the six months ended 31 Eanáir, 1965.
I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have the particulars circulated in tabular form in the Official Report.
Following are the particulars:
Helicopter rescue missions in period 1/8/1964 to 31/1/65
|
Date |
Details |
|
8 Lúnasa, 1964 |
Rescue near Kish lightship of man and boy from small boat. |
|
18 Lúnasa, 1964 |
Search for man and two children overdue in small boat which put out from Killiney. Boat seen safely in tow by trawler. |
|
25 Lúnasa, 1964 |
Search off Kerry Head as a result of flares seen at night by Coast Watching Service. No one in distress. |
|
28 Lúnasa, 1964 |
Boat reported on fire 3 miles north east of Inisheer in the Aran Islands. Helicopter searched area but nothing was seen. |
|
16 Meán Fómhair, 1964. |
Rescue of two women from trawler “Ros Brid” drifting off Inishturk. |
|
2 Samhain, 1964 |
Search for yacht missing en route between Ardglass and Dún Laoghaire. Yacht arrived safely at Dún Laoghaire. |
|
18 Eanáir, 1965 |
Injured lighthouse keeper taken off Tuskar Rock and conveyed to Wexford Hospital. |
NOTE: During the same period the Helicopter Rescue Service was alerted seven times but was not required in the circumstances of the cases.