John Connolly
Question:254. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the details of the level of investment in capital works undertaken at each Coast Guard station throughout the country over the past ten years. [1510/25]
View answerWednesday, 22 January 2025
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The information requested has been noted and will take some time to collate, a response will be provided as soon as possible.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Orders.
Irish Coast Guard As an island nation Ireland has an international obligation to provide a search and rescue (SAR) response in support of those in difficulty around our coast and in coastal waters. The Department of Transport through the Irish Coast Guard is responsible for provision and management of the service. Coast Guard Units are tasked to respond to incidents through the Rescue Coordination centres (RCCs) in Dublin, Malin, and Valentia. The volunteer units deliver several SAR functions through their highly skilled Boat teams, Cliff rescue teams, Search teams and Drone teams. Each unit comprises between fifteen and thirty volunteers. Strategically located Coast Guard stations provide a base for the volunteers who deliver the coastal SAR response.
The Irish Coast Guard building programme is managed through the Office of Public Works (OPW) from planning design to construction and on-going maintenance, with legal assistance as necessary from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office. The programme is funded from the Department of Transport vote.
Level of investment undertaken at Coast Guard stations throughout the country over the past ten years;
|
Name of Station |
Period Covered |
New Build |
Upgrade |
Site Acquisition |
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Killybegs |
2013-2016 |
€1.97M |
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Doolin |
2014 |
€1.8M |
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Costelloe Bay |
2016 |
€59K |
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|
Dingle |
2017 |
€12K |
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Fethard on Sea |
2019-2023 |
€81K |
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Greenore |
2019 |
€120K |
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Ardmore |
2022 |
€78K |
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Dunmore East |
2017-2020 |
€179K |
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Summercove |
2018-2022 |
€536k |
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Dunmore East |
2020-2022 |
€124K |
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Kilmore Quay |
2020 |
€70K |
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Curracloe |
2020 |
€48K |
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Greencastle |
2021- |
€12K |
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Mulroy |
2021 |
€30K |
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Castlefreke |
2022 |
€22.5K |
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Youghal |
2023-2024 |
€83K |
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|
Bonmahon |
2024 |
€5.04M |
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|
Westport |
2024-date |
€1.2M |