Air Accident Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 December 2012

Thursday, 20 December 2012

Ceisteanna (231)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

231. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces have completed their investigation into the heavy landing by the Air Corps air ambulance on 19 June last; the results and recommendations on foot of the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57459/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence

The Air Accident Investigation Unit of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is carrying out an investigation following the heavy landing incident involving the Emergency Aeromedical Support (EAS) service helicopter which occurred on 19 June 2012. This investigation is ongoing.