John V. Farrelly
Question:18 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the progress, if any, which has been made in implementing the special gratuity package offered to the Air Corps. [23078/97]
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18 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Defence the progress, if any, which has been made in implementing the special gratuity package offered to the Air Corps. [23078/97]
36 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Defence the current position in relation to the implementation of the proposed new incentive scheme for Air Corps pilots announced by his Department on 1 August 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18164/97]
38 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the steps, if any, he will take to ensure that the Air Corps have enough personnel to staff Marine Rescue Services in this country. [23085/97]
72 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Air Corps are not in a position to supply all of the pilots required for the Department of Marine Sikorski helicopter which will be based at Dublin airport; the steps, if any, he is taking to deal with the shortage of pilots in the Air Corps; if he will consult with the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers regarding an incentive scheme to encourage pilots to remain within the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23089/97]
93 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has in relation to the special gratuity for the Air Corps; and whether the Air Corps will pilot the new East Coast Search and Rescue Service. [23265/97]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 18, 36, 38, 72 and 93 together.