Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2021
235. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the current total strength of Air Corps personnel; and the number of qualified military pilots, cadet pilots in training, qualified military aircraft maintenance technicians, qualified military avionics technicians and military apprentices in training of both disciplines. [61080/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe military authorities have advised that, as at 8th December 2021, the current strength of the Air Corps stood at 769 wholetime equivalent personnel.
The breakdowns requested are currently being compiled and will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
My focus remains on retaining/restoring all branches of the Defence Forces at their full capacity.
