The new government communications system will help emergency services work together.
An Offaly TD says a new emergency communications system will help save lives in rural Ireland.
The initiative launched by the government looks to enable Gardaí, fire services, ambulance teams, and civil defence to communicate and coordinate more effectively, even in remote areas or during extreme weather.
The new 'Mission Critical Communications' system underwent successful live trials this week in Westport, involving both Irish and European emergency teams.
Fine Gael rep John Clendennen says events like Storm Éowyn showed why a new system is needed for the future:
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