Dublin City Council says report compiled by personnel at Dollymount Strand-Bull Island received this week is being reviewed
The lifeguards’s report states that international colleagues holidaying in the area are 'horrified' to see so few safety personnel in place when they visit Dollymount. . Photograph: Bryan O'Brien
It says this is fewer than half the seven personnel that Dublin City Council has itself set as the number required. The report, drawn up by the lifeguards, has been circulated to local councillors, some of whom have studied its contents and plan to raise concerns with council management. In reply to series of queries, Dublin City Council said a report had been received from lifeguard personnel on July 29th and was being reviewed. When the review was completed, the council said it would respond to those raising the concerns. It said it would then “be happy to respond to the issues as summarised by The Irish Times”.
The lifeguards are calling for a “no bias” independent review of the safety of the lifeguarding service on the beach as well as a review of their pay and working conditions. “Dollymount Strand and Bull Island Beach Lifeguards treated over 200 first aid incidents in June 2024, including cuts, grazes, lacerations, jellyfish stings, sand in eyes, injured ankles/tendons and lost children,” the report states.
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