Gabrielle McFadden (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I pay tribute to the Air Corps for the professional and effective service provided by it. However, it is disappointing in this day and age that we have to rely on a helicopter provided by a charity. I thank the Minister of State for his assurance that the service will continue to be provided. However, he did not mention Athlone. In 2012 when Deputy Coveney was then in the position of Minister, I lobbied hard to have the air ambulance pilot scheme remain in place in Athlone. I have been happy with and proud of the service provided since, but there was no mention of it being maintained in Custume Barracks in Athlone. Will the Minister of State assure me that it will be maintained there?