Im a NUIG student with a keen interest in aviation. Im a member of a local flying club and its costing me an arm and a leg to feed my addiction!
With regard to the Air Corps, I think its under valued in the work that it does with the resourses it has. Unlike the army (who play soliders) it offers a service of Fishery protection, SAR(although some may disagree) etc etc. So if given the choice, I'd spend more on the Air Corp and the Navy, surely an island needs them more? Anyway, thats my two cents!