Mr. John O'Mahony:

I thank the Senator for his question. Morale is poor, but we have been proud of our service in the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard service is a good organisation in terms of the rescues it performs. It is also good in terms of how we have both men and women and they are equal. Someone can become a cox or a climber on a boat. Morale is very low, though.

I believe that the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, has responsibility for us. We would love to have a meeting with her. It would be great if she would arrange for that.