Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Ferns's answers were very clear but the fact is the teams were authorised to tether to a vehicle. The vehicle was kitted out for that purpose. I conclude by thanking the witnesses. There is something wrong when volunteers are resigning from an organisation. The higher echelons are paid to manage it and, as I said earlier, the disconnect is very apparent. The committee must seek an independent inquiry, with the Rescue 116 case in mind and also to address what is happening organisationally with the Irish Coast Guard.