RNLI Lifeboats in Ireland has 44 lifeboat stations operating 57 lifeboats that provide a ring of safety around the Irish coastline.
This fleet enables the lifeboat service to reach at least 90% of all casualties within 10 miles of lifeboat stations within 30 min. of launch, in all weathers.
In 2014 Irish Lifeboats launched 1087 times and rescued 1278 people.
Reference: http://www.mycharity.ie/charity/rnli/