Station visit by Minister Varadkar

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Today Minister Leo Varadkar visited the Howth Coast Guard station. He toured the station and got to see the equipment used for both Heights Rescue and missing person searches including the Mountain Bike search team.

The Minister also spoke with the volunteers and thanked them and their families for their commitment to the service.

Following refreshments and interviews with the media he continued on to meet the Rnli lifeboat crew. Minister Varadkar's portfolio of Transport, Tourism and Sport includes responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard.