290. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport whether, in light of significant safety and operational concerns for island communities and offshore maritime operations being raised, and the lack of consultation with island communities, medics and SAR crews, if he will reconsider the replacement of the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter with the Leonardo AW189 and retain the current helicopter on the west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25419/25]

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290. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport whether, in light of significant safety and operational concerns for island communities and offshore maritime operations being raised, and the lack of consultation with island communities, medics and SAR crews, if he will reconsider the replacement of the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter with the Leonardo AW189 and retain the current helicopter on the west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25419/25]

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