THE SDLP’s Mark H Durkan has welcomed an announcement of capital funding for Foyle Search and Rescue.
The Department of Justice has approved a capital investment of £9,396 that can be used to fund critical equipment.
Said the Foyle MLA: “I welcome the confirmation of capital funding for Foyle Search and Rescue.
“This resource will allow them to invest in equipment critical to their incredible work on the Foyle.
“These brave search and rescue volunteers selflessly work to help those who run into difficulties and people in the most dire circumstances, often putting themselves in harm’s way to support vulnerable people and families in our community.
“They perform truly heroic tasks and the least we can do is ensure they’re properly resources and equipped for the dangerous situations they face.”