Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 19 Jun 1991

Vol. 409 No. 10

Written Answers. - Air Corps Accidents.

Pat Rabbitte

Ceist:

29 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the number of accidents or forced landings involving aircraft of the Air Corps in each of the past five years; if he has satisfied himself that safety procedures and standards are adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Defence (Mr. Daly)

The statistical details requested are as follows:

Year	Accidents	Forced Landings
1987	Nil	2
1988	Nil	Nil
1989	Nil	1
1990	1	1
1991	1	2

I am fully satisfied that the safety procedures and standards in use by the Air Corps are adequate.