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# air-corps - Friday 10 January, 2020
'Significant restrictions' on emergency helicopter service on days when Air Corps not available
An internal Department of Defence briefing highlights the restrictions on where the Coast Guard helicopter can reach.
# air-corps - Monday 23 September, 2019
Defence Forces officers vote to accept €10m allowance proposals
The government has said the changes would make Irish military careers more attractive.
# air-corps - Monday 29 July, 2019
'Time is running out - this is a men's health scandal': Air Corps whistleblower opens up about his fight for justice
Gavin Tobin has spent over €50,000 on his own healthcare.
# air-corps - Friday 26 July, 2019
Cabinet approves plans to train two Air Corps pilots in Australia in bid to address retention crisis
There are around 100 Air Corps pilots in the force.
# air-corps - Wednesday 17 July, 2019
Former Air Corps mechanic says fight against State 'back on' after Supreme Court victory
The complainants in this case allege there was a disregard for the safety of young Air Corps members.
# air-corps - Saturday 13 July, 2019
Calls for investigation as gardaí alerted to alleged smuggling at Baldonnel Airfield Exclusive
Sinn Féín’s defence spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh told TheJournal.ie that he will be raising this issue with the Taoiseach as a matter of urgency.
# air-corps - Monday 21 January, 2019
Air Corps whistleblower claims death toll from chemical-linked illnesses surpasses 72
Chronic fatigue, depression and anxiety are just some of the conditions the whistleblower has been living with for over a decade.
# air-corps - Thursday 30 August, 2018
Five men arrested and drugs seized as Defence Forces assist in inter-agency operation at sea
A UK National Crime Agency (NCA) coordinated operation led to the detention of a yacht yesterday evening.
# air-corps - Thursday 23 August, 2018
Temporary ban on drones to be enforced in parts of Dublin and Knock during Pope visit
The Air Corps said that “if you use a drone in the Dublin area you may be acting illegally”.
# air-corps - Sunday 29 July, 2018
Man airlifted to hospital as thousands climb Croagh Patrick
Several other people were treated for medical issues on the mountain.
# air-corps - Monday 23 July, 2018
Gardaí probe Wexford fire after reports that barbecue caused huge beach blaze
People were forced to leave the popular tourist area yesterday.
# air-corps - Thursday 5 July, 2018
Air Corps deployed to battle blazes in six different counties
The Air Corps has responded to requests in Dublin, Wicklow, Limerick, Cork, Tipperary and Offaly.
# air-corps - Monday 26 March, 2018
Defence Forces looking to recruit 480 people to help 'defend against modern threats'
The government wants to maintain a strength level of 9,500 personnel across the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps.
# air-corps - Saturday 3 March, 2018
Watch: The Beast in the West - stunning Air Corps video taken over Galway
Emma and the Beast’s effects have been felt across the country.
# air-corps - Saturday 3 February, 2018
'Today I am passing you a list of 56 verified deaths of serving and former colleagues. Average age: 48'
The whistleblower claims the number of deaths has risen sharply.
# air-corps - Sunday 21 January, 2018
Surge in women joining Defence Forces after €360,000 is spent on recruitment campaigns
Almost 14,000 men and women applied to join the Defence Forces in 2017.
# air-corps - Thursday 30 November, 2017
Attempts to dismiss serving Air Corps whistleblower on medical grounds 'not a disciplinary procedure'
The man is one of a number of whistleblowers in the Air Corps.
# air-corps - Monday 13 November, 2017
Irish Coast Guard and Air Corps no longer able to transport patients to UK at night
‘Priority 1′ transfers involve transporting patients by air to another country for emergency medical treatment.
# air-corps - Tuesday 31 October, 2017
Suicide, cancer and organ failure - today we list all the alleged victims of the Air Corps chemical scandal
The average age of the dead is 50.
# air-corps - Tuesday 3 October, 2017
Over 1,000 Defence Forces members bought their way out in the last five years
Representatives say the government needs to improve pay and conditions to stop people leaving and encourage new recruits to join.
# air-corps - Thursday 28 September, 2017
On the hunt for a job? The Defence Forces have launched a new recruitment campaign
Defence Minister Paul Kehoe announced a new Permanent Defence Force general service recruitment competition.
# air-corps - Wednesday 27 September, 2017
'We need to be vindicated. Friends are dead or dying': Air Corps report due this week
The men claim they were exposed to dangerous levels of toxins when they worked at Baldonnel Airfield.
# air-corps - Friday 19 May, 2017
Air Corps controversy: Minister says reports on toxicity at Baldonnel 'can't be found'
At least six people are taking action against the State for alleged exposure to chemicals whilst in the Air Corps.
# air-corps - Tuesday 16 May, 2017
Two men suing State over Air Corps chemical exposure say they have developed cancer
The men are two of six alleging that exposure to chemicals has made them seriously ill.
# air-corps - Wednesday 10 May, 2017
Over a third of Ireland's largest forest has been destroyed by gorse fire
Gardaí have asked people to avoid the Cloosh Valley area.
# air-corps - Monday 8 May, 2017
'In one case, a retired member's wife had eight miscarriages in succession' Exclusive
A new Air Corps protected disclosure claims that a number of children have died as a result of their parents being exposed to chemicals.
# air-corps - Thursday 6 April, 2017
Defence Forces pilot suspended after admitting taking cocaine before random drug test Exclusive
The pilot is expected to resign this week.
# air-corps - Monday 3 April, 2017
Pictures: The Air Corps flew in formation across Dublin this morning
The brief display of formation flying at speed was in honour of the State visit of Croatia’s president to these shores.
# air-corps - Thursday 23 February, 2017
Looking for a job? The Defence Forces are recruiting 860 personnel
Defence Minister Paul Kehoe today announced a major recruitment drive for defence Forces for 2017.
# air-corps - Wednesday 5 October, 2016
Farmer airlifted to hospital after accident involving cow
It is believed the man was stood on by the cow while working in a field on the farm.
# air-corps - Wednesday 9 December, 2015
Watch: Aerial videos show the devastation wrought by Storm Desmond
Areas of Galway and Westmeath look like a giant lake…
# air-corps - Wednesday 2 September, 2015
# air-corps - Sunday 26 July, 2015
# air-corps - Friday 17 July, 2015
Why were these Air Corps planes flying in formation over Dublin?
Should we take cover?
# air-corps - Thursday 18 June, 2015
Air Corps helicopter used to drop water on Ireland's Eye gorse fire
Dublin Fire Brigade ferried equipment to the Ireland to fight the fire.
# air-corps - Wednesday 29 April, 2015
Fisherman airlifted from trawler over 100 miles from Irish coast
The Coast Guard helicopter took the man to Cork University Hospital, where his condition is unknown.
# air-corps - Friday 20 March, 2015
Above the clouds: These eclipse photos from the Irish Air Corps are pretty breathtaking
Not your average day in the office.
# air-corps - Saturday 7 February, 2015
Meet the Irish Air Corps' secret weapon... Rihanna
No, not that Rihanna…
# air-corps - Saturday 29 November, 2014
Here's a gender breakdown of our army and navy
The DF has recently encouraged more women to join its ranks.
# air-corps - Friday 28 November, 2014
Grand mild out, isn't it? ... Well, here's what Dublin looked like --- four years ago
The snows started falling on this day four years ago, capping what was the coldest November period on record and heralding the start of the ‘Big Freeze’.
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