Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The amount for maritime transport and safety has increased considerably, by at least €30,000, and it is badly needed. A number of accidents have occurred off the coast and three fishermen drowned recently. The Minister has indicated he will make an announcement in July with regard to personal beacons which can be traced in the water. Has the cost of these beacons been factored in? It is probably a bit early yet.

The amount for administration has also increased substantially with regard to the Coast Guard. Is this with regard to the extra services being put in place along the coast, particularly off the islands on the west coast? Will the Minister of State give us information on these amounts?