Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will not refer to the devastating loss of Rescue 116 but the search and rescue service continues to operate. People continue to fly. It appears the Minister is saying that, under the legislation, it is his Department that has the legal responsibility for the search and rescue helicopter service. Will he confirm that by giving a "Yes" or "No" response to that question? Who has legal responsibility today for anybody currently working for the search and rescue service to ensure the equipment used by a crew meets and fulfils the safety needs?

With respect to charts and maps, in the Seanad in July 2017, the Minister said that all maps and charts now meet the highest international standards. Is he satisfied that all maps being used, and which pilots are legally required to use when flying, are up to proper standards?

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