Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

-----with management. This is a continuation of that. The members will have heard some of the concerns in terms of representation and the code of conduct and whether it is fit for purpose or needs to be updated and amended. There is also the issue of its practical implementation. There was a clear sense that in certain circumstances, it was being implemented too rigorously or vigorously and with, I would think, a lack of respect, decency, common sense or suitable attention.

What is CUAG’s perspective of the recent months? They have touched on the potential new role in terms of representation. Can they give us an update on where that has come from and where it is at? I will share my own opinion, which is that the emergence of the volunteers representative group has brought a focus on the Coast Guard and we are starting to see positive change in relation to the Coast Guard. Does CUAG share that opinion? Have they noticed changes in recent months?

What is Mr. Murray’s opinion on the code of conduct? Is it fit for purpose or does it need to be updated or amended? He may have heard the suggestion that there needs to be an overhaul of the disciplinary procedures to provide volunteers with somewhere to turn. Would that be appropriate or needed, and if so, how might it look?