24-hour search and rescue to save lives

COUNTLESS lives will be saved now that a 24-hour search and rescue helicopter service out of Waterford South East Regional Airport has been restored, said Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, John Browne yesterday.

He was at the airport, with representatives of CHC Helicopter Corporation and the Irish Coast Guard where they reviewed the SAR (Search and Rescue) service, provided on a full 24-hour basis since June 10.

“We are thrilled that the Government made the investment which allowed us to restore the 24-hour service off the south east, one of the busiest stretches of coastline in the country. And the investment continues with the development of a building to house the main operation.