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

I thank the Minister for his response. The nub of the issue is that the most cost-effective way to deliver the service is through the Air Corps. There is no net cost to the Department of Defence for providing the service. Due to air traffic control rules, the Air Corps has more flexibility than a commercial operation would have. Why does there seem to be reluctance on the part of the Department of Defence to grasp this wholeheartedly and ensure the Air Corps is central to the development of any new service?

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