Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It would be reasonable to say that it is a broad church. They represent at least 100 people - there could be more - and right along the west coast and around to the east coast. I congratulate Irish Coast Guard Volunteers Representative Association on establishing itself as an organisation.

Following the previous hearing of this committee with the Irish Coast Guard, it is obvious there is a significant deficit there in terms of its advisory committee, Coastal Unit Advisory Group, CUAG. Even in its name, it is an advisory committee. It is not a representative group, such as the association. Is it fair to say that when a grievance or a dispute arises, it is difficult to get that issue resolved?