Results 1-6 of 6 for sligo speaker:John Cummins

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

John Cummins: ...rescue services contract. The contract has received much debate in this House and further afield. The important thing for me is that the contract maintains the four bases of Waterford, Shannon, Sligo and Dublin. A new operator will take over this very significant contract worth €670 million. It is important we recognise the work done by the current contract operator, CHC...

Seanad: Procurement Process for a New Irish Coast Guard Aviation Service: Statements (21 Sep 2022)

John Cummins: ...what is most important here is that we have a service of excellent quality that is able to rescue people in their hour of need. The service that is provided across the four bases currently, Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin, is second to none. I want to put on record my thanks to all of the service personnel in those bases for their excellent service. I have no doubt that they will...

Seanad: Search and Rescue Policy: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

John Cummins: ...that have been issued. I am sure Senator Craughwell is aware of last week's Government decision to clarify that there will be four bases, the existing four bases of Waterford, Shannon, Sligo and Dublin, as part of the procurement process. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, and the Government on taking a proactive approach on this to clarify the matters. Uncertainty was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

John Cummins: ...I said that I did not share the down-beat concerns while understanding the pressing need for clarity.I welcome that clarity and today's Cabinet decision that the four existing bases of Waterford, Sligo, Shannon and Dublin will be specified in the new tender document. I have been raising this matter with the Tánaiste for several months, as I am sure the Leader has been doing with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jan 2022)

John Cummins: ...I represent. There is an opportunity at this moment to frame that tender to ensure there are four bases in the new tender that is ultimately issued. Geographically, the four bases of Waterford, Sligo, Shannon and Dublin have served the State well and I expect them to serve the State well into the future.

Seanad: Search and Rescue System: Motion (28 May 2021)

John Cummins: ...and following which the tender process will commence. As politicians, we cannot interfere in a sensitive tender process. However, I would point out to the Minister of State that the bases at Dublin, Sligo, Shannon and Waterford have served this State very well. The crew operating from those bases have served the State well too. I accept that the State does not have a direct role in...