Opposition parties are to raise whistleblowers’ concerns on the management of air corps staff exposure to hazardous chemicals in the Dáil today.
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Simon Coveney & Enda Kenny were warned of Air Corps concerns
Three whistleblowers warned Enda Kenny and then defence minister Simon Coveney about conditions at the Air Corps headquarters almost a year before the health watchdog issued a critical report on the management of hazardous chemicals at Casement Aerodrome.
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Ó Snodaigh supports pending court cases being brought by Air Corps personnel
.@aosnodaigh supports pending court cases being brought by air corps personnel https://t.co/fB72FifzWe pic.twitter.com/m9SxRxFVCq
— Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) January 23, 2017
Parliament of Australia – Committee Activities (Inquiries & Reports)
On Thursday 25 June 2009, the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade tabled its report on the inquiry into RAAF F-111 Deseal/Reseal workers and their families entitled Sealing a just outcome: Report from the Inquiry into RAAF F-111 Deseal/Reseal workers and their families.
State to fight Irish Army Air Corps toxic exposure lawsuits
The State is facing at least six separate legal actions from former members of the Air Corps who allege they have suffered serious illnesses as a result of “chronic exposure” to the chemicals they came in contact with as a part of their daily duties.
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Health & Safety watchdog warned Irish Army Air Corps about safety risks
The Air Corps was told three months ago it needs to monitor its workers’ exposure to harmful substances, observe their health for early detection, and give them the equipment to protect themselves against chemical exposure.
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Irish Army Air Corps injuries summons lists 26 sample negligence claims
One plaintiff’s summons list contains 26 examples where they claim negligence, including that he was regularly required to use Trichloroethylene without any training as to how to use it, or the proper protective measures required to use it. Medical advice has attributed mental and physical health problems to exposure to such chemicals, writes Joe Leogue.
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