Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

We know there is a lease arrangement for helicopters. How often does the tender for the lease arrangement come up? What is included and how robust is the tendering process? Is there much interest in it? Do different companies tender? Is it like with like? Is maintenance included? Does the Coast Guard hedge? Does it buy the fuel or is that part of the lease arrangement? I would welcome an outline of the lease arrangements.

Does the Irish Aviation Authority have responsibility for mapping hazards? What input does the Coast Guard have in the process? How regularly is the process updated? Is information added to the software all of the time? The witnesses might outline what the learnings have been in recent years in that regard?