Ivan Yates
Question:72 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding recruitment of pilots into the Air Corps; the plans, if any, he has to deal with the shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20576/99]
Written Answers. - Air Corps Recruitment.
Frances Fitzgerald
Question:149 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding recruitment of pilots to the Air Corps; the plans, if any, he has to deal with the shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20546/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 149 together.
I am satisfied with the position regarding the recruitment of Air Corps pilots. The numbers of Air Corps cadets recruited over the last four years are as follows:
|
Year |
Air Corps CadetsRecruited |
|
1995 |
10.00 |
|
1996 |
10.00 |
|
1997 |
10.00 |
|
1998 |
11.00 |
A further 13 Air Corps cadets were enlisted in September 1999. There are a total of 84 pilots in the Air Corps at present with a further 11 due for commissioning in 2000.