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.

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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Courts Heathrow Place: Glencullen Place: Golan Heights Person: Minister for Defence Person: Dara Fitzpatrick Person: Paul Kehoe Organisation: Aviation Authority Organisation: Air Corps

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