Minister for Transport Shane Ross had pledged to ensure that all recommendations made by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board’s (MCIB) inquiry into the death of Irish Coast Guard volunteer Caitríona Lucas are implemented. The two Kilkee unit members were rescued, and Ms Lucas was airlifted to hospital where she died later. In a lengthy and detailed response, the Irish Coast Guard called on the MCIB to conduct a “thorough re-appraisal” of the draft. The Irish Coast Guard pointed out its rescue craft are not passenger boats and not bound by this legislation. The Irish Coast Guard said that risk is “inherent” in everything it does, and it has been working “diligently” to further enhance “robust practices”.

Source: The Irish Times December 07, 2018 13:18 UTC