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McConalogue says Fianna Fáil Bill will place Coast Guard on statutory footing

written by Stephen Maguire June 29, 2018
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Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal Charlie McConalogue says a new bill brought forward by his party will see Coast Guard services protected and enhanced.

This will provide a welcome boost for the six units across Co. Donegal – especially the ones without proper facilities.

The Irish Coast Guard Authority Bill 2018 brings the Irish Coast Guard in line with other front line emergency services by placing it on a statutory basis and affording it the representation, recognition and protection that it deserves.

Deputy McConalogue commented, “The work of the Irish Coast Guard cannot be underestimated.  These men and women go above and beyond to protect our coastline, our coastal communities and the people who use our seas.

“Donegal has the longest coastline in the country, making the services our Coast Guard provides even more vital.

“Despite the Coast Guard providing blue light services along with the Gardaí, the National Ambulance Service and the Fire Service, it is not protected by statutory legislation.  This means that it is not on an equal footing.

Fianna Fáil has long argued for more investment in the Irish Coast Guard. This must be changed and this Bill is designed to do that.

“In recent years, the dangers of the job have been highlighted in the most tragic of circumstances with the loss of Rescue 116 and the lives of Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, Captain Mark Duffy and crew members Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith off the coast of Mayo. We also lost Caitríona Lucas, a volunteer member of Doolin Coast Guard unit.

“We must fully recognise the work that our Coast Guard undertakes and allocate them the proper support and resources.  It is a front line emergency service and should be treated as such.  This Bill will ensure that this goal is achieved.”

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Stephen Maguire

Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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