The Irish Coast Guard appointed Martony Vaughan as acting officer in charge at the Doolin unit, but faced backlash following the death of volunteer Caitríona Lucas.
A petition with almost 500 signatures was initiated by Deirdre Linnane, urging for Vaughan's removal from the position due to safety concerns surrounding past incidents.
Friends of Caitríona Lucas's husband criticized Vaughan's appointment as "completely insensitive," citing concerns over his previous role during the tragic circumstances of her death.
The Department of Transport defended Vaughan's appointment, stating that senior volunteers often step in to ensure continuous availability of the Coast Guard services.
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