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Caitriona Lucas died after the boat she was in capsized during a search and rescue operation in September 2016

Verdict of death by misadventure at Lucas inquest

A verdict of death by misadventure has been returned at the Caitriona Lucas inquest in Kilmallock, Co Limerick.

The 41-year-old died after the boat she was in capsized, during a search and rescue operation near Kilkee on 12 September 2016

Inquest hears of 'interpersonal issues' at Coast Guard

The inquest into the death of Coast Guard volunteer Caitríona Lucas has heard that "interpersonal issues" at the Kilkee Coast Guard station were detailed to senior Irish Rescue Coast Guard service managers, in the months prior to her death.

Ireland • 29 Nov 23

Caitriona Lucas died while taking part in a search and rescue operation near Kilkee in 2016

Coast Guard volunteer inquest told of staffing concerns

The inquest into the death of Coast Guard volunteer Caitriona Lucas has heard further evidence about staffing issues in the Irish Rescue Coast Guard service.

Ireland • 28 Nov 23

Irish Coastguard volunteer Caitriona Lucas died in 2016 when the rib she was travelling in capsized

Call for former transport ministers to attend inquest

The family of Irish Coast Guard volunteer Caitriona Lucas have asked that three former transport ministers, including Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, appear as witnesses at the full inquest into her death.

Munster • 12 Apr 23

Caitríona Lucas died after the rib she was in capsized in 2016

Safety issues raised by report into coastguard's death

The final report into the marine tragedy in which Doolin-based volunteer coastguard crew member Caitríona Lucas died in 2016 is critical of safety aspects of the operation.

Ireland • 08 Dec 18

Caitríona Lucas was a volunteer with Doolin Coast Guard (Pic: Facebook)

Tributes to Coast Guard volunteer who died on duty

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said the death of Irish Coast Guard volunteer Caitríona Lucas during a search operation off Co Clare has cast a "dark shadow" across the country.

News • 13 Sep 16