Joe O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Green Party)
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288. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the resumption of cliff rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16909/21]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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The Irish Coast Guard continues to work towards resuming Cliff Rescue operations at the 17 locations around the coast, which have been affected by the temporary suspension which arose from a cross-functional assessment carried by the Coast Guard. This assessment evaluated necessary actions relating to procedures, equipment, training and the oversight and assurance mechanisms necessary to ensure the continued safety of its personnel. As a matter of priority, the Irish Coast Guard is actively working on addressing all issues now identified and reinstating the provision of Cliff Rescue services as quickly as possible.