Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2021
199. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to redeploy unemployed Irish aviation staff into freight work such as the recent cargo flights to deliver medical supplies to India; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23167/21]
View answerI fully support ongoing efforts to deliver medical supplies to India during this very challenging time. My officials have expedited the necessary flight authorisations for a number of humanitarian cargo flights to India this week.
The staffing of such operations is an operational matter for the relevant airlines and airports.
