Promises, warnings, and 115 deaths: The air corps toxic chemicals controversy

Despite repeated warnings, rising litigation and more than 100 suspected premature deaths, air corps survivors say they are still fighting for answers and support almost a decade after the then taoiseach promised action, writes Neil Michael

Gavin Tobin at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnell, Dublin: He was one of three air corps whistleblowers. Picture: Gareth Chaney

On Wednesday, February 1, 2017, the then taoiseach ended a heated debate about air corps personnel exposure to toxic chemicals with five words.

Addressing the Dáil, Enda Kenny vowed: “We will sort this out.”