asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to locate one of the new helicopters, equipped to facilitate instrument flying, at Renmore Barracks, Galway, to provide emergency services to the communities on the offshore islands, and other services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Helicopter Location.
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Because of the extensive back-up services required to maintain helicopters it would not be practical as I informed the Deputy by letter of 6 November last, to locate a helicopter at a centre other than Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, to provide search and rescue and other emergency services.