I raise the closure of the Doolin Coast Guard station in County Clare on Tuesday. This fabulous Coast Guard station opened in 2015 at a cost of around €2 million. There are 18 people working there, nearly all of whom are volunteers. Six of them resigned this week due to: "... irreconcilable divisions that have unfortunately existed within the unit for a number of years". That spake is coming from the Irish Coast Guard itself. I urge the Government, the Minister and the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Naughton, who is seated beside him, to urgently intervene. These people are volunteers. They are highly valued. They support and help people who go to sea and put their lives at risk by patrolling that coastline area. The problem is best evidenced by a text I received last night, which states:

Cathal, as I write this text I am looking at rescue helicopter 115 searching for a person reported missing at the Cliffs of Moher, and no support available from Doolin Rescue.

We need this rescue service back. We need Government intervention.

I have had the opportunity to visit the Doolin Coast Guard station. I vividly remember its location, how close it is to the sea and the services and how important it is to maintaining the safety of all those who depend on it. I was not aware of the closure to which the Deputy referred and the serious issues he raised but the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, is now aware of them, as I am sure she already was. We will ensure the Minister or Minister of State comes back to the Deputy with an update and a response to the issue he raised. I know the Coast Guard station in question and how important it is to the local community and the general maritime community. I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, and her officials are aware of it too.