The Transport Minister has pledged to implement in full the recommendations contained in a report into the death of a coast guard volunteer off Clare which identified systemic “safety management” issues in the Irish Coast Guard. Minister Shane Ross was speaking yesterday following publication of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board’s (MCIB) report into the death of Caitriona Lucas, a 41-year-old mother of two from Liscannor, County Clare, during an ill-fated mission off Doolin on September 12, 2016. Ms Lucas clung to the upturned boat, as per her training, for at least three minutes. He said he has also instructed the Coast Guard to accelerate its work in developing an independently accredited ISO safety management system that will be robust and fit for purpose. He said the work is already underway and significant effort and investment has taken place over the last two years.

Source: Irish Examiner December 07, 2018 14:36 UTC