Written answers

Tuesday, 19 May 2009

Department of Transport

Search and Rescue Service

12:00 pm

Photo of Fergus O'DowdFergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 255: To ask the Minister for Transport the cost for search and rescue contracts during the last full year of operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20055/09]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) purchases goods and services under a range of contracts that vary from minor to major purchases for search and rescue. The main contract during 2008, for helicopter search and rescue services, amounted to approximately €26 million. The total Vote expenditure by the IRCG for 2008 was approximately €36 million. This covered all expenditure, including allowances to volunteers, building works, and vehicle, boat and equipment acquisitions and maintenance.

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