asked the Minister for Defence the number of times in the past six months that the helicopter services were called out on rescue service; and if he will give the incidents in question.

Helicopters were used for the purpose indicated in the Deputy's question on seven occasions during the six months ended 31 Eanáir, 1965.

I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have the particulars circulated in tabular form in the Official Report.

Following are the particulars:

Helicopter rescue missions in period 1/8/1964 to 31/1/65

NOTE: During the same period the Helicopter Rescue Service was alerted seven times but was not required in the circumstances of the cases.