Work of RNLI in Dún Laoghaire acknowledged

Some of the crew and volunteers of Dún Laoghaire RNLI were acknowledged this week for their bravery and commitment in saving lives at sea.

Organised by Dún Laoghaire Senator Barry Ward, twelve members of the Dún Laoghaire RNLI were presented with certificates of appreciation by An Taoiseach, Simon Harris TD, in Government Buildings, on Tuesday.

Remembering the dramatic rescue of a six-year old girl at the back of the East Pier in Dún Laoghaire, last month, Senator Ward welcomed the volunteers to Leinster House and to Government Buildings, describing them as “every day heroes who don’t look for acknowledgement but do deserve to be recognised for the incredible work they do protecting us all.”

Senator Ward said that “we are lucky to have the services of the lifeboat in Dún Laoghaire for over 200 years, even before the establishment of the RNLI, to keep everyone safe in Dublin Bay and beyond.

“The Dún Laoghaire RNLI commitment to saving lives at sea is present in all weathers, at every hour of the day and every day of the year.

“The recently publicised rescue of a 6-years old girl at the back of the East Pier in Dún Laoghaire on 7 April, is just one example of the courage and effectiveness of our lifeboat volunteers.”

Presenting the volunteers present with a certificate of appreciation, Taoiseach Simon Harris TD thanked Dún Laoghaire RNLI for the work they do every day, “saving people’s lives at sea and serving their community”, describing them as “the brave and committed men and women of Dún Laoghaire RNLI”.