A recent spate of Jet Ski (Personal Watercraft) infringements into swimming areas, resulting in a greater risk to members of the public and increased demands on Search and Rescue organisations, has prompted five organisations to issue a joint appeal to jet ski users.

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD has launched the newly updated Safety on the Water website - www.safetyonthewater.gov.ie.