Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 228: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a 60 year old agreement signed by the British and Irish Governments insisting that Malin Head Coastguard Station must always remain open for the safety of seafarers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17272/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to previous Dáil Question No: 251 on Tuesday, 29th April, 2008. The position remains the same.

The Coast Guard Radio Station at Malin Head is not being closed, and therefore, no issue would arise in relation to an agreement as outlined above. The question of relocation of the Rescue Co-Ordination function is still under consideration.