asked the Minister for Defence if he will give assurances that adequate appropriately trained engineering and maintenance staff will be appointed to the Air Corps in order to sustain full and proper maintenance of its aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Air Corps Engineering and Maintenance Staff.
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Limerick West): Following a review conducted last year of the organisation and working methods of the Air Corps, a number of proposals is in the course of implementation to ensure an adequate supply of appropriately trained maintenance personnel.
A competition is at present in progress to enlist 50 apprentices for the Air Corps in 1989.