299. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the current availability of Air Corps aircraft and personnel to assist the emergency services in responding to major forest and wildfires; whether Air Corps operations in support of firefighting efforts are restricted to daylight hours; her views on reports that Air Corps aircraft arrive at fire scenes at approximately 10 a.m. and cease operations at approximately 5 p.m. despite fires continuing to burn throughout the day and night; whether she is satisfied that the current level of aerial firefighting support is adequate; and whether consideration will be given to extending Air Corps availability and operational hours during significant wildfire incidents to provide continuous support where required. [58898/26]

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299. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the current availability of Air Corps aircraft and personnel to assist the emergency services in responding to major forest and wildfires; whether Air Corps operations in support of firefighting efforts are restricted to daylight hours; her views on reports that Air Corps aircraft arrive at fire scenes at approximately 10 a.m. and cease operations at approximately 5 p.m. despite fires continuing to burn throughout the day and night; whether she is satisfied that the current level of aerial firefighting support is adequate; and whether consideration will be given to extending Air Corps availability and operational hours during significant wildfire incidents to provide continuous support where required. [58898/26]

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