Fine Gael TD for Wicklow and Minister for Agriculture, Food, Forestry and Horticulture, Andrew Doyle, has said that the tragic death of Irish Coast Guard volunteer Caitriona Lucas off the coast of Co Clare during a search operation, highlights the grave risks faced by our rescue services. “The brave people who volunteer for all of our search and rescue services deserve our upmost respect. Every time they go out to assist someone stranded at sea or up a mountain range they risk their lives for the safety of others. “Caitriona Lucas, who lost her life while volunteering with the coastguard in a search and recovery operation in Kilkee Co. Clare … Continue reading Tragic death of Irish Coast Guard volunteer highlights the grave risks faced by our rescue services – Doyle