Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
252. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport the savings that have been made since the downgrading of the cliff rescue element of the Bunbeg Coast Guard station which is based in Bunbeg, Letterkenny, County Donegal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28859/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of Irish Coast Guard cliff rescue services in Donegal is currently provided by the Greencastle, Mulroy and Killybegs Coast Guard Units. There is also an ability to transport any of these three units to an island on the Sligo based Coast Guard Rescue helicopter.
The strategic decision was to retain cliff rescue services in Donegal through the Greencastle, Mulroy and Killybegs Units.
The Bunbeg / Tory Island CGU will continue to be a well-resourced team while the enhancement of boat rescue services and shoreline search by the unit will continue to be the priority based on need and risk.
