Support and oversight of Coast Guard will be enhanced

Caitríona Lucas, who died in a sea rescue mission off Kilkee, Co Clare in September 2016.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024 - 20:00

Ann Murphy

The Department of Transport says it is enhancing support and oversight of Coast Guard units following of recommendations made at the inquest of volunteer Caitríona Lucas.

A verdict of death by misadventure was returned at the end of her inquest last November.

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