Waterford to keep 24-hour helicopter cover
Waterford is to keep its 24-hour coastguard helicopter rescue service after the Department of Transport backed down in the face of intense pressure.
There had been fears throughout the south coast region that cutbacks would leave them without a local rescue helicopter during the hours of 9pm to 9am.
However, following public protests and lobbying by local politicians, the Department of Transport has agreed to continue the 24-hour cover from Waterford.
