Search and Rescue Policy: Motion
Seanad Éireann — 2022-02-02
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Gerard P. Craughwell (IND), Labour Panel

Senator Cummins mentioned my tweet, which led to Deputy Shanahan initially and then Deputy Verona Murphy immediately raising concerns in the south east. Deputy Cullinane then called a meeting of all elected representatives in the south east. It is my belief that my tweet led to that happening and to the securing of R117 at Waterford Airport. Senator Cummins was out on the radio two or three days afterwards talking about how he had saved the base.

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Sitting date: 2022-02-02