Dáil Éireann - Volume 384 - 16 November, 1988 - Written Answers.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 384 - 16 November, 1988

Written Answers. - Air Traffic Control.

Mr. McCartan Mr. McCartan

19. Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the number of persons employed as air traffic controllers in each of the past five years; if he has satisfied himself that the present numbers are adequate to ensure the highest possible standards of safety especially, in view of the major increase in air traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Tourism and Transport (Mr. Wilson) John P. Wilson

677

Minister for Tourism and Transport (Mr. Wilson): Details of the numbers employed as air traffic control personnel are set out in a tabular statement which [677] I propose to circulate in the Official Report.

I am satisfied that the current staff levels in the air traffic services of my Department are adequate to deal safely with aeronautical operations in Irish-controlled airspace.

Staff of the Air Traffic Services (ATS)

End-December
1983	251
1984	254
1985	245
1986	253
1987	241

The numbers include 4 ATS personnel who have been assigned (on a repayment basis) to Connaught Regional Airport since 1986 and Carnmore (Galway) Airport since earlier this year.

Dáil Éireann 384 Written Answers. Air Traffic Control.

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