Minister for Defence: Aviation Authority must be given space to investigate Rescue 116 tragedy

He also said his department is working to deal with a recruitment crisis in the Air Corps.

Minister for Defence: Aviation Authority must be given space to investigate Rescue 116 tragedy
Sat, 18 Mar, 2017 - 12:38

The Minister for Defence has asked for the Aviation Authority to be given the space it needs to investigate the Rescue 116 tragedy.

Search efforts will continue today despite expected poor weather conditions, while the funeral of captain Dara Fitzpatrick is currently taking place in Glencullen.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: GlencullenPlace: Golan HeightsPerson: Minister for DefencePerson: Dara FitzpatrickPerson: Paul KehoeOrganisation: Aviation AuthorityOrganisation: Air Corps
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