Kehoe: 'There is a huge shortage of pilots' in Air Corps

Update 9.03am: The Defence Forces have agreed to a new deal on pay and conditions aimed at returning their wages to pre-crash levels.

Update 9.03am: The Minister of State for Defence has admitted that there is a huge shortage of pilots in the Air Corps.

Paul Kehoe said he has been reassured by the chief of staff that they are able to carry out their duties.