Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2026
239. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has conducted a study of mortality of serving or former members of the Air Corps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16168/26]
View answerI have received an initial brief from my officials on the matter of Health and Safety in the Air Corps. I expect to have a detailed report from them by end Q1 of this year. I understand that the report will contain information regarding mortality rates of serving or former members of the Air Corps.
I will take the time necessary to consider this detailed report and determine the most appropriate next steps. This will likely involve additional stakeholder engagement, in particular with the State Claims Agency as the body with statutory responsibility for the management of the existing litigation where allegations of harm in the Air Corps have been pleaded.
It may also be necessary to seek the views of the Office of the Attorney General however as I have not yet had the opportunity to review the material, I cannot yet confirm what the most appropriate course of action will be.
Given that there is litigation currently before the courts, where there are historic allegations of personal injury in the Air Corps, it would not be appropriate to comment any further.
