Doolin Coastguard Has Ceased Operations With Immediate Effect

There are calls for the Transport Minister to intervene in a dispute that sees members of the Doolin unit of the Irish Coast Guard no longer allowed to respond to emergencies. It follows a decision by the body to take the North Clare unit ‘off the board.’ The decision comes after 6 of the 18 volunteers announced their resignation from the unit at the weekend. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Garrihy, Fine Gael Councillor, Ennistymon Electoral Area and Shane Talty, Fianna Fail County Councillor. Image (c) Pat Flynn