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Clare McGrath is new Water Safety Ireland chair

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today appointed Clare McGrath as the new Chair of Water Safety Ireland (WSI), which works to prevent drownings.

Concern over increase in Jet ski incidents

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.

Ennis company seeks to highlight water safety

An Ennis business will donate the profits from one of their products to Water Safety Ireland to help raise awareness of swimming.

New Safety on the Water website launched

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.

Renewed inflatable toy water safety warning

The Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland have issued an appeal to the public to be mindful of the drowning risk associated with the use of inflatable toys in open water.
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