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# 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 Fighting On

'Time is running out - this is a men's health scandal': Air Corps whistleblower opens up about his fight for justice

Jul 29th 2019, 6:30 AM 36,826 Views 22 Comments

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 Air Corps

Cabinet approves plans to train two Air Corps pilots in Australia in bid to address retention crisis

Jul 26th 2019, 6:15 AM 23,495 Views 46 Comments

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 Air Corps

Former Air Corps mechanic says fight against State 'back on' after Supreme Court victory

Jul 17th 2019, 9:30 PM 19,434 Views 10 Comments

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 Baldonnel

Calls for investigation as gardaí alerted to alleged smuggling at Baldonnel Airfield Exclusive

Jul 13th 2019, 12:05 AM 61,202 Views 55 Comments

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 Whistleblowers

Air Corps whistleblower claims death toll from chemical-linked illnesses surpasses 72

Jan 21st 2019, 12:05 AM 30,784 Views 29 Comments

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 Seized

Five men arrested and drugs seized as Defence Forces assist in inter-agency operation at sea

Aug 30th 2018, 10:56 PM 18,794 Views 20 Comments

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 Banned

Temporary ban on drones to be enforced in parts of Dublin and Knock during Pope visit

Aug 23rd 2018, 4:24 PM 8,140 Views 45 Comments

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 Reek Sunday

Man airlifted to hospital as thousands climb Croagh Patrick

Jul 29th 2018, 7:35 PM 26,526 Views 42 Comments

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 Curracloe

Gardaí probe Wexford fire after reports that barbecue caused huge beach blaze

Jul 23rd 2018, 7:25 AM 37,166 Views 22 Comments

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 Hot Weather

Air Corps deployed to battle blazes in six different counties

Jul 5th 2018, 2:41 PM 20,581 Views 15 Comments

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' Terrorism

Defence Forces looking to recruit 480 people to help 'defend against modern threats'

Mar 26th 2018, 3:30 PM 60,149 Views 88 Comments

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 Winter Came This post contains videos

Watch: The Beast in the West - stunning Air Corps video taken over Galway

Mar 3rd 2018, 12:29 PM 36,143 Views 6 Comments

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' Chemical Claims

'Today I am passing you a list of 56 verified deaths of serving and former colleagues. Average age: 48'

Feb 3rd 2018, 12:05 AM 51,113 Views 51 Comments

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 A New Dawn This post contains videos

Surge in women joining Defence Forces after €360,000 is spent on recruitment campaigns

Jan 21st 2018, 4:24 PM 19,236 Views 47 Comments

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' Whistleblowers

Attempts to dismiss serving Air Corps whistleblower on medical grounds 'not a disciplinary procedure'

Nov 30th 2017, 6:00 AM 17,028 Views 11 Comments

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 Transplants

Irish Coast Guard and Air Corps no longer able to transport patients to UK at night

Nov 13th 2017, 9:39 AM 22,771 Views 50 Comments

‘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 Chemical Scandal

Suicide, cancer and organ failure - today we list all the alleged victims of the Air Corps chemical scandal

Oct 31st 2017, 12:05 AM 48,774 Views 75 Comments

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 Recruitment

Over 1,000 Defence Forces members bought their way out in the last five years

Oct 3rd 2017, 9:15 AM 27,123 Views 78 Comments

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 Military

On the hunt for a job? The Defence Forces have launched a new recruitment campaign

Sep 28th 2017, 6:20 AM 24,961 Views 28 Comments

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 Waiting For Justice

'We need to be vindicated. Friends are dead or dying': Air Corps report due this week

Sep 27th 2017, 12:05 AM 24,935 Views 43 Comments

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' Defence Forces

Air Corps controversy: Minister says reports on toxicity at Baldonnel 'can't be found'

May 19th 2017, 12:05 AM 16,803 Views 29 Comments

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 Defence Forces

Two men suing State over Air Corps chemical exposure say they have developed cancer

May 16th 2017, 12:05 AM 21,265 Views 29 Comments

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 Galway This post contains videos

Over a third of Ireland's largest forest has been destroyed by gorse fire

May 10th 2017, 9:57 AM 31,366 Views 52 Comments

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' Protected Disclosures

'In one case, a retired member's wife had eight miscarriages in succession' Exclusive

May 8th 2017, 12:05 AM 99,046 Views 86 Comments

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 Cocaine

Defence Forces pilot suspended after admitting taking cocaine before random drug test Exclusive

Apr 6th 2017, 10:34 AM 28,427 Views 89 Comments

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 Top Guns

Pictures: The Air Corps flew in formation across Dublin this morning

Apr 3rd 2017, 12:57 PM 34,326 Views 163 Comments

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 In The Navy

Looking for a job? The Defence Forces are recruiting 860 personnel

Feb 23rd 2017, 7:51 PM 26,383 Views 49 Comments

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 Wexford

Farmer airlifted to hospital after accident involving cow

Oct 5th 2016, 5:13 PM 30,227 Views 20 Comments

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 Power Of Nature This post contains videos

Watch: Aerial videos show the devastation wrought by Storm Desmond

Dec 9th 2015, 10:03 AM 18,372 Views 5 Comments

Areas of Galway and Westmeath look like a giant lake…

# air-corps - Wednesday 2 September, 2015

The Mayo coastline looks incredible in this LÉ Orla photo Wow

The Mayo coastline looks incredible in this LÉ Orla photo

Sep 2nd 2015, 9:51 AM 22,333 Views 5 Comments

Impressive.

# air-corps - Sunday 26 July, 2015

The Air Corps got a pretty spectacular view of Ed Sheeran last night Eye In The Sky

The Air Corps got a pretty spectacular view of Ed Sheeran last night

Jul 26th 2015, 12:39 PM 31,217 Views 48 Comments

Not bad at all.

# air-corps - Friday 17 July, 2015

Why were these Air Corps planes flying in formation over Dublin? Look To The Skies

Why were these Air Corps planes flying in formation over Dublin?

Jul 17th 2015, 2:06 PM 31,939 Views 158 Comments

Should we take cover?

# air-corps - Thursday 18 June, 2015

Air Corps helicopter used to drop water on Ireland's Eye gorse fire DFB

Air Corps helicopter used to drop water on Ireland's Eye gorse fire

Jun 18th 2015, 6:23 PM 15,259 Views 15 Comments

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 Rescue

Fisherman airlifted from trawler over 100 miles from Irish coast

Apr 29th 2015, 5:58 PM 10,441 Views 7 Comments

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 Into The Blue

Above the clouds: These eclipse photos from the Irish Air Corps are pretty breathtaking

Mar 20th 2015, 10:52 PM 46,224 Views 31 Comments

Not your average day in the office.

# air-corps - Saturday 7 February, 2015

Meet the Irish Air Corps' secret weapon... Rihanna Take A Bow

Meet the Irish Air Corps' secret weapon... Rihanna

Feb 7th 2015, 9:30 AM 18,595 Views 26 Comments

No, not that Rihanna…

# air-corps - Saturday 29 November, 2014

Here's a gender breakdown of our army and navy Defence Forces

Here's a gender breakdown of our army and navy

Nov 29th 2014, 8:15 AM 13,993 Views 42 Comments

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 Looking Back

Grand mild out, isn't it? ... Well, here's what Dublin looked like --- four years ago

Nov 28th 2014, 3:18 PM 33,860 Views 20 Comments

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’.

# air-corps - Monday 17 November, 2014

The Air Ambulance completed its 100th journey of 2014 over the weekend Air Corps

The Air Ambulance completed its 100th journey of 2014 over the weekend

Nov 17th 2014, 3:15 PM 9,513 Views 10 Comments

It transferred a patient from Dublin to London.

# air-corps - Sunday 3 August, 2014

These 15 photos by the Air Corps show just how breathtaking Ireland can be in the summertime 40 Shades

These 15 photos by the Air Corps show just how breathtaking Ireland can be in the summertime

Aug 3rd 2014, 8:45 AM 56,379 Views 57 Comments

Stunning. Just stunning.

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