Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There are no circumstances under which the RAF or any other air force takes over responsibility of the Irish Air Corps. The Government's engagement in international security co-operation is conducted clearly within the parameters of powers conferred in the Executive by the Constitution. I refer the Deputy to Article 16.6.1^oof the Constitution vesting the right to raise and maintain military or armed forces exclusively in the Oireachtas.

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