asked the Minister for Defence if the Army Engineering Corps have the required expertise to operate the ESB's electricity generating stations in the event of an industrial dispute; if not; whether he has any plans to establish a training programme to enable the Enginerring Corps to attain the expertise; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Army Engineering Corps.
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Limerick West): The Corps of Engineers do not have the technical expertise necessary to operate the ESB's electricity generating stations in the event of an industrial dispute. No training programme for this purpose is at present contemplated.