'A lot of our work goes under the radar': Revenue recruiting for new patrol vessel

Andrew Ryan beside the Revenue customs cutter vessel RCC Suirbhéir moored at Cork City Marina. 'A lot of the work we do won’t make the headlines.' Picture: Larry Cummins

Former sailors and fishermen are among those expected to apply for up to a “dozen-plus” Revenue maritime officer jobs with the work primarily involving patrol duties on board Customs cutters.

The Maritime Unit, based in Cork, currently operates two customs cutters. Last year a contract was signed for the delivery of a new cutter to replace the RCC Suirbheir, which has been in service since 2004.