Fears in Waterford that search and rescue base could be lost

TDs in the South East will meet on Tuesday concerned that the new Coast Guard contract may not include Waterford base
Fears in Waterford that search and rescue base could be lost

The new tender for the Irish Coast Guard aviation service refers to "a minimum" of three helicopter bases, and public representatives in the South East are concerned lest the Waterford base of Rescue 117 is at risk. File picture: John Hennessy

Politicians from across the South East will meet on Tuesday to discuss concerns that Waterford could lose its search and rescue base.

The new tender for the Irish Coast Guard aviation service references "a minimum" of three helicopter bases, instead of the current four, which are based at Dublin, Shannon, Waterford, and Sligo.

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