Inquest into 2016 death of Irish Coast Guard volunteer heard Doolin volunteer was conscious in water for almost 17 minutes at scene of Kilkee search and rescue
Caitríona Lucas
Witness says helmet staying on ‘could have been the difference between her being here today and not’
Coroner told failure to properly transpose EU directive relevant to investigation regarding late Caitriona Lucas
Grassroots group criticises the handling of disciplinary proceedings against members
Co Clare unit had been stood down following resignations of several volunteers
Friction over disciplinary actions taken against volunteers, and view management is too risk averse
Marine Casualty Investigation Board note substances can affect can affect judgement and reaction time
Lucas found lying face down in the water and lifejacket not inflated during 2016 boat capsize
Late volunteer lost her life while assisting search mission in Doolin, Co Clare in 2016
Irish Coast Guard vessel was taking in water and had no working radar, report finds
Shane Ross pledges to implement all marine report recommendations after inquiry into death
Final report into Caitriona Lucas’s death finds deficiencies in safety management
Safety management system cited as factor in 2016 death of volunteer off Clare coast
‘Critical deficiencies’ with communication on coast guard boat
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