Given that the government won't even spend the required amount to properly equip the AC, what chance is there of getting "offshore helicopter stations" !
Pie-in-the-sky stuff , IrishMarine !!!!!
What is a realistic option would be to have Air Corps Stations at various regional airports e.g. Waterford, Sligo (or Finner, or Donegal Airport), Shannon , etc.
Thats provided the AC regain full SAR coverage from the Irish Coast Guard.