Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Sligo Airport will be specifically named as one of the four bases in the new tender process for the national air-sea rescue service in line with the recent Cabinet decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4871/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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On 20 December 2021, the first stage of the procurement process for the Irish Coast Guard Aviation Services contract commenced, with the release on eTenders of a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Response document for candidates to complete.

On 25 January 2022 the Government, decided to include, as part of the pre-qualification questionnaire clarifications, additional information specifying the four bases provided for in the original contract i.e. Dublin, Shannon. Sligo and Waterford.

The Press Release and details of the ongoing procurement process can be viewed on eTenders.ie and our dedicated SAR Webpage at www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/ed653-irish-coast-guard-search-and-rescue-sar-aviation-project/