‘We are glad our district has played its part’ - Ireland's role in dramatic Thailand cave rescue

Ireland played a significant role in the Thailand cave rescue mission making three major contributions from supplying a diver, equipment, and the pump.

The water pumps used to get the millions of gallons of water out of the cave were designed and manufactured at Sulzer Pumps in Wexford, formerly known as ABS Pumps. The specialised pumps were made by Paul O’Dowd and Noel Dempsey at Sulzer.

Fianna Fáil councillor Tony Dempsey said it was a proud day for a highly respected company in Wexford, which has been a major source of employment in the town for several decades.