Ms Deirdre O'Keeffe:

No, the opposite is in fact the case. I will pass to Mr. Clonan or Mr. Ferns in a moment to give more detail. The units actively recruit the volunteers. They have experienced no difficulties in getting people from their communities who are willing and, indeed, are very keen to enrol in the Coast Guard, and then enter the training programme to become full members of the volunteer cohort. Despite the challenges of the past two years with Covid, units have continued to enrol new members and advance team training throughout that period. We are frequently privileged to give long-service medals to members of the volunteer corps who have served for considerable periods in the Coast Guard. I wish to take a moment to acknowledge that service, to acknowledge the people who continue to come forward and to acknowledge the people who have continued to serve for very long periods in the Coast Guard. I will pass to Mr. Clonan or Mr. Ferns who will provide figures on that.