Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2024

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Ceisteanna (186)

Jackie Cahill

Ceist:

186. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport what funding supports could be provided to a group (details supplied) for the purchase a vital piece of equipment. [6074/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications

Voluntary search and rescue groups, such as those referred by the Deputy, do not come under the aegis of the Department of Transport.

Occasional funding may be available to voluntary groups from other government sources including the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and local authorities. Water Safety Ireland implement a VAT exemption scheme applicable to independent maritime search organisations.