Darren O'Rourke
Question:170. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a new Air Corps apprentice aircraft technician campaign will be launched during Quarter 4 of 2023. [36513/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 July 2023
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My officials and Military Management engage in regular and ongoing discussion on recruitment into the Defence Forces. This includes discussions regarding the recruitment of trainees, apprentices etc., and the scope and terms and conditions falling from that, where such proposals are made by Military Management.
With regard to Air Corps apprentice aircraft technicians, Air Corps Management are currently looking at the matter of apprentices, as part of the ongoing management of provision of maintenance and servicing of Air Corps aircraft, their engines, systems, equipment and weapons. Air Corps management is engaging with the Further Education sector with the aim of securing the appropriate accreditation to allow for the induction of new apprentice aircraft technicians. This accreditation is a priority for the Air Corps Management. I am not currently in a position to say when an induction of apprentices will take place, but I will be very happy to provide this information to the Deputy, once the necessary arrangements have been finalised by Military Management.