Concern’s been expressed that Sligo Airport’s ability to act as a base for Rescue 118 may be compromised because of a lack of funding.
The helicopter covers the West and North West coastline, as well as providing medivac and other services across the wider region.
However, Shane Ellis, a Leitrim based Fianna Fail representative says the airport is now struggling to meet the costs required for a 24-hour tower, which is critical to operations of Rescue 118.
Mr Ellis says this must be addressed…………
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