Written answers

Thursday, 16 May 2019

Department of Defence

Air Corps Operations

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if we will provide clarity on concerns that have been raised on the future operation of the aeromedical service based at Custume Barracks, Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21260/19]

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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The Air Corps provides a broad range of services in accordance with its primary security role. It also undertakes a diverse range of non-security-related tasks on an ‘as available’ basis including the provision of air ambulance services to the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Since the commencement of the Emergency Aeromedical Support (EAS) Service in June 2012, the Air Corps has completed over 2,350 missions.

The EAS Service is a good example of the Air Corps and HSE combining their resources to deliver life-saving services for the people of Ireland. There are no plans to change the current operation of the service based out of Custume Barracks, Athlone.

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