Efforts must be made to avoid six-month closure of Waterford rescue base, says TD

The Irish public should expect no interruption to their national search and rescue service, said Waterford Independent TD Matt Shanahan.

Bristow Group has been awarded the contract to run Irish search and rescue services. Picture: Andy Gibson.

The Government is being called on to ensure national search and rescue bases remain open, while transition to a new operational provider takes place.

Bristow Group has been awarded the contract to run Irish search and rescue services.