ScotiaQ,
I think you should perhaps check out exactly who started SAR in Ireland, you might find it wasn't Bond.
I saw one of thier Irish SAR 61s a few years ago, and I can honestly say I have never seen a more tired looking SAR aircraft. It appeared to have been equiped to the minimum standard required to meet the terms of the contract, and that was it!
At least (when you look back) Bristows have continued to develop the SAR aircraft they operate.
The Jigsaw trial aircraft was fitted with a lot of Bristow mod's, which directly contributed to the success of the trial
The aircraft that Bond will get from Eurocopter will not be fitted with the BHL Mod's, unless Bristows agree to sell them.
So Bond might have equipment, but will it be the right equipment, and where will they get crews who are up to speed on operating it?