Former Doolin coastguard members say they feel 'abandoned' having been 'permanently stood down'

Members say they are disatisfied with the HR process to date and have criticised the steps taken

Independent mediator Kieran Mulvey was brought in to help to resolve matters. The Government said he concluded that 'interpersonal difficulties are not capable of being resolved through the normal mediation process'. File picture: Brian Arthur

Volunteers of one of Ireland’s busiest coast guard units who were sacked last year say they feel as if they have been “abandoned”.

Many served up to between 10 and 34 years with the unit in Doolin, Co Clare, and have extensive climbing and boat skills.