Irish Water Safety

Irish Water Safety (IWS) is a registered charity that promotes water safety in Ireland.[1][2] Its programmes were formerly part of the Irish Red Cross Society. Its headquarters are in Galway City.

It trains people in swimming, lifesaving and water survival courses and also produces information promoting safe practices in, on and around water. It recognizes people who have saved others from drowning.[3] Many of its members and leaders are qualified in health and safety and therefore liaise with authorities to protect the safety of the Irish public.[4]

The interim acting chairperson of Irish Water Safety is Martin O'Sullivan.9 [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Play safe in the water this summer". Irish Independent. 11 June 2007. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  2. ↑ "Bank Holiday water safety warning". RTÉ News. 1 August 2003. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  3. ↑ "Student Garda to be honoured by IWS". RTÉ News. 7 December 2002. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  4. ↑ http://www.iws.ie
  5. ↑ http://www.iws.ie/

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