107. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a new recruitment campaign for pilots and air traffic controllers will be launched before the end of 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43617/19]

Following on from the 2019 cadetships competition, the Air Corps inducted 10 new cadets on 7th October 2019. Actions are also underway to increase the number of qualified Air Traffic Controller (ATC) personnel in the Air Corps with 4 commencing ATC training on 21st October 2019 and similar training planned for Q1 2020 for 3 student ATCs.