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Water rescue charities across Northern Ireland have been praised for their work.
DCAL Minister Carál Ní Chuilí said water rescue charities work tirelessly around the clock to save lives and keep people from harm on our waterways.
She said: "They do so thanks to the willingness of volunteers, who give selflessly of their time, and risk their own safety, to be there for others. Often, this is in challenging conditions during adverse weather.
"It is important that their dedication is matched by the equipment they use. That is why my department has worked to secure exchequer funding for water rescue charities in the North."
A funding package from the Department of Transport in London includes awards of £70,000 for Lough Neagh Rescue, £65,000 for Lagan Search and Rescue and £25,000 for Foyle Search and Rescue.
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