Joint Committee on Transport and Communications to discuss the Irish Coast Guard

The meeting will be in 2 sessions and the Committee will hear from in:

Session 1

·       Mr John O’Mahony, Chairman of the Irish Coast Guard Volunteers Representative Association

Session 2

·       Mr Michael Murray, Co-ordinator from the Coastal Unit Advisory Group

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Kieran O’Donnell TD said: “The Committee looks forward to this discussion on the Irish Coast Guard with the volunteers providing this invaluable service for coastal communities. We hope to gain insight from the volunteers on how the service is responding to current challenges.”

The meeting in Committee Room 2 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

The Joint Committee on Transport and Communications has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.