Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2026
150. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the names of specialist military courses that Air Corps personnel went to Canada given those specialist military courses are not available within the State in the years of 2025 and to-date in 2026; and the names of those courses and duration of each, in tabular form. [50793/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe primary function of training in the Defence Forces is to develop and maintain the capabilities necessary to fulfil the roles laid down by Government. Due to the specialist nature of these roles, it is often necessary for Defence Forces personnel to attend training institutions overseas.
I am advised by the military authorities that the following specialist training courses were undertaken by Air Corps personnel in Canada during 2025 and to date in 2026:
|
Year |
Course Name |
Duration |
Number of Courses |
|
2025 |
Initial Pilot Type Rating course on DHC-6 Twin Otter 400 Series aircraft |
Two weeks |
4 |
|
2026 |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
