THE SDLP’s Mark H Durkan has welcomed the announcement of £159,000 funding for Foyle Search and Rescue.
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots confirmed the cash boost from his department’s Support Scheme for Northern Ireland Search and Rescue Services, for critical equipment in response to Mr Durkan during Assembly Question Time.
Said the Foyle MLA: “This funding is welcome news for Foyle Search and Rescue, the city and surrounding areas.
“This vital resource will allow them to invest in equipment critical to their incredible work along the Foyle.
“These brave search and rescue volunteers carry out remarkable work to help people in the most dire circumstances, often placing themselves in harm’s way to support vulnerable people and families in our community.
“They perform truly heroic tasks on a weekly basis.
“It is only right they are properly funded to ensure they are fully equipped for the dangerous situations they face.”
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