Staff shortage may hamper navy fleet plans
The LÉ James Joyce passing Roches Point in Cork harbour. File picture: Eddie O'Hare
The navy’s plans to bring more of its fleet back into action could be hampered by a lack of specialist technicians to keep ship engines, electrical systems, and armaments properly functioning.
The Defence Forces press office has refused to reveal details of the exact personnel levels in vital technical sections, citing security reasons.
