Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 123082
Rescue Services: Northern Ireland
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026
Question
Alex Easton
Independent — North Down
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the Government is taking steps to support voluntary search and rescue organisations in Northern Ireland, including K9 Search and Rescue (NI); and whether he has had discussions with relevant depa
Answer
Hilary BennCo-ordination of land and inland water rescue is devolved, with search and rescue policy the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Department of Justice and co-ordination of land and inland water search and rescue operations falling to the Police Service...
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