It’s hoped that making it a criminal offence to enter the water during a weather alert will raise awareness of the dangers of Clare’s coasts.
Fianna Fáil is bringing forward legislation which would make it illegal to enter the water during a storm , and while Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he wouldn’t rush into creating a new crime, it’s something he believes should be considered.
There were several reports of people in the ocean in Salthill during Storm Ophelia.
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Kilrush RNLI PRO Charlie Glynn says it’s unfair on rescue volunteers:
