Misadventure verdict at inquest into death of Coast Guard's Catriona Lucas

Marine expert Michael Kingston, with Caitriona Lucas' daughter and husband Emma and Bernard Lucas (on the right) arriving at the inquest at Kilmallock Courthouse. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

A verdict of misadventure has been returned at the inquest into the death of Irish Coast Guard advanced coxswain Caitriona Lucas in an incident off the Clare coast.

The unanimous verdict was issued by a jury before Limerick coroner John McNamara at Kilmallock Court. They also issued seven recommendations in relation to safety management, training and equipment used by the Irish Coast Guard.