Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is flexibility there. I will discuss it with the officials in the Department. I take on board the importance of encouraging people to come in and recognising the contribution existing members are making.

On the health and safety issues in the Air Corps, I expect to get the independent review over the next few weeks. When I see its findings I will consider them and make recommendations accordingly. I will take cognisance of everything the independent assessor recommends to me. I know the reviewer has met the three people involved individually and I have asked him to get back to me with the assessment as soon as possible. I thought I would have had it by the end of March or early April. This is something I feel strongly about, having looked at the case and the individual complaints. I will revert to the Deputy via parliamentary questions or in committee and will inform her fully of exactly what I intend to do.