A North Clare resident has voiced his concerns to the Minister for Transport about plans to further privatise some of Ireland’s search and rescue services.
Companies will shortly be asked to tender for a 60 million euro a year contract to provide the current service being provided by the Irish Coast Guard, CHC Ireland and the Air Corps.
Sources have told The Irish Times serious consideration is being given to allow the winning bidder to base their fixed-wing aircraft in the UK in order to save costs.
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Keith Cargill, who lives near Ennistymon, says he is concerned about the service being outsourced from these shores.
