Minister Simon Coveney call for inquiry into Air Corps safety claims

An independent investigation has been ordered by Defence Minister Simon Coveney into allegations that some Air Corps inspectors are not qualified to certify the repairs and modifications carried out on the force’s aircraft.

Minister Simon Coveney call for inquiry into Air Corps safety claims

The establishment of the investigation follows allegations made directly to the minister by a whistleblower.

The whistleblower has further alleged that information was withheld from an internal investigation into the claims, and that misleading information was submitted to this original inquiry. The unidentified complainant has also told the minister that they have been penalised for raising the matter.

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