Tripling of naval service diving unit among reforms to boost Ireland's maritime security

Lt Cdr Aonghus Ó Neachtain and Lt Jason Croke speak with Irish Examiner security correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe at Haulbowline Naval Base in Cork Harbour. Picture: Chani Anderson

The Irish naval service’s specialist diving unit is set to be restructured, given a new facility, and trebled in strength as part of a shift in the service towards maritime security.

The section is currently operating at around half of its establishment figure, with 14 out of its 27 authorised strength filled.