Terry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It baffles me. We are talking about two volunteer organisations, one working at sea and in rivers and the other working on the mountains. Does MRI have difficulty recruiting volunteers? Without volunteers in whatever field - be it credit unions, soccer and rugby teams or anything else - this country could not operate properly. Without volunteers, the representatives could not operate. They are not getting sufficient funding. I would not like to see a country that did not have sea and mountain rescuers. I asked about the co-operation between North and South. I do not know what would be the nearest mountain rescue team to me. I admire the all-Ireland approach. Mr. Christie might answer those questions. I would agree with Mr. Christie that the team is unpaid and priceless.