I don't think they're that desperate.
Desperate enough to make a submission to put it on the Skills Shortage list.
...or is it really about helping to boost the training industry here, it's the dirty little secret that doesn't get talked about. Perhaps ; "o look, pilot skills are on the shortage list, spend your Thousands of dollars to get qualified and get a job"
It's a billion dollar industry remember.
Just like that little gem that comes up "not many instructors around, must be a pilot shortage" or "all the upcoming retiring pilots...".
Stay in the industry long enough you will here it time and again.
For those of you more computer literate these days do a Google Search and you can find the above phrases repeating in news articles from the distant past.
candidates in the recruit to group system awaiting an interview would rather remain anonymous.
Submissions made to the Government dept concerned will not be divulged by them. I am sure GAA are happy not to spread details either.