Mountain rescue ireland takes delivery of seven new vehicles

 

THE Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring, has confirmed that Mountain Rescue Ireland has taken delivery of seven new vehicles.

He stated: 'At the start of 2014 Mountain Rescue Ireland submitted an application for grant funding towards vehicles for the 12 mountain rescue teams in the country.  Mountain Rescue Ireland was subsequently awarded a provisional once-off Sports Capital allocation of €200,000 towards the purchase of vehicles and equipment.'

The following seven teams received their new vehicles: Donegal Mountain Rescue Team, Dublin/Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team, Galway Mountain Rescue Team, Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team, Mayo Mountain Rescue Team, South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association and Sligo/Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team

The seven teams also had to contribute funds towards the new vehicles.

Minister Ring added: 'The official handover took place last weekend to coincide with Mayo Mountain Rescue Team’s 25th anniversary. I was delighted to be on hand to present the teams with the keys to their new vehicles. Tim Hastings VW Dealership hosted the event on behalf of Mountain Rescue Ireland.

'This year Mountain Rescue celebrates its 50th anniversary and these vehicles are a welcome addition to the teams to help in their role of 'saving lives in wild and remote places.'

'I am delighted to be in a position to hand the keys over. Mountain Rescue in Ireland is provided by volunteers who rely on grants, donations and fundraising to keep them in operation. They do absolutely tremendous work and I am extremely pleased that they have now been sanctioned these new vehicles.'