Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022
440. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant air traffic controller posts currently in the Air Corps; and if there are plans to increase the number of air traffic controllers. [17703/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe military authorities have advised that there are currently 10 Air Traffic Controller (ATC) vacancies in the Air Corp.
The Government remains committed to returning to, and maintaining, the agreed strength of each branch of the Defence Forces. In that context, training of ATC's continues with the aim of returning to full establishment. Currently, 4 personnel are undertaking ATC training and intake is planned for a further 3 students, with the induction process due to commence in Q2 2022.
