asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the number of persons employed as air traffic controllers in each of the past five years; if he has satisfied himself that the present numbers are adequate to ensure the highest possible standards of safety especially, in view of the major increase in air traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Air Traffic Control.
19.
Details of the numbers employed as air traffic control personnel are set out in a tabular statement which I propose to circulate in the Official Report.
I am satisfied that the current staff levels in the air traffic services of my Department are adequate to deal safely with aeronautical operations in Irish-controlled airspace.
Staff of the Air Traffic Services (ATS)
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End-December |
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|
1983 |
251 |
|
1984 |
254 |
|
1985 |
245 |
|
1986 |
253 |
|
1987 |
241 |
The numbers include 4 ATS personnel who have been assigned (on a repayment basis) to Connaught Regional Airport since 1986 and Carnmore (Galway) Airport since earlier this year.