The banks of the Garavogue River in Sligo was the location for the promotion at the weekend of a new piece of legislation on the theft of, or damage to life saving equipment, such as lifebuoys or defibrillators. Under the Bill being promoted by Fianna Fail Senator, Keith Swanick, a five-year jail term or a €50,000 fine will be handed down to individuals who steal or damage life-saving equipment.
