Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he plans to take to ensure that the mountain rescue teams have enough resources to fulfil their vital role; the extra resources provided to each team in 2019; the amount paid to each team in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15099/19]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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My Department has recently carried out an internal review of the administration of the mountain rescue grants.  In recognition of the fact that patterns of activity have increased since the grant was originally apportioned, I have recently approved an increased allocation for 2019 within the Irish Coast Guard's overall allocation.  My officials are currently working on the specific allocations to the teams and Mountain Rescue Ireland. These will be announced over the next couple of months.

The following Table sets out the amount in 2018 paid to each team.