Coast Guard Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2018

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Ceisteanna (506)

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

506. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the principal response agency the Irish Coast Guard falls under for the purposes of emergency planning. [3207/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The Irish Coast Guard is designated as a principal emergency service and is part of the Irish Maritime Administration of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. It does not fall under either of the three Principal Response Agencies.