Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response and I am glad he has, again, committed to the retention of the service in principle. However, would he not agree that continually rolling over the three-month period is undermining the service? Would he not agree that the Air Corps, in conjunction with the national ambulance service, has developed a very fine service? There is great mutual respect between the organisations, and the Air Corps is very anxious to be part of the permanent structure. Can the Minister assure the House that the Air Corps will form an integral part of any new structure announced?

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