Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 April 2026
541. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of student pilots of the Air Corps that have undergone basic initial pilot training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider in the last 20 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24793/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra542. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the cost of training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider inclusive of training, salaries, travel and subsistence, in total and per pilot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24794/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra543. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the average duration of these courses with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider and if the minister will make a statement on this for written reply. [24795/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra544. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence if pilots undergoing training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider require additional conversion training to the Air Corps PC-9 aircraft upon their return to Ireland (details supplied) and if so, the amount of training and the additional cost before final qualification as a pilot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24796/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra545. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of pilots of the Air Corps who have undergone helicopter training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider in the past 20 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24806/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra546. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the cost of training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider inclusive of training, salaries, travel and subsistence, in total and per pilot.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24807/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra547. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence the average duration of these courses with the United States Air Force or associated USA training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24808/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra548. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Defence if pilots undergoing training with the United States Air Force or associated USA training provider require additional conversion training to the EC-135 helicopter upon their return to Ireland (details supplied); if so, the amount of training and the additional cost before final qualification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24809/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 541 to 548, inclusive, together.
I am advised by the military authorities that the Irish Air Corps keep their training requirements under constant review to ensure personnel are equipped to international standards, and I am satisfied that all pilots undergoing flight training receive the necessary instruction to operate the fleet safely. The information sought by the Deputy is not held within my Department and I have requested the relevant information from the military authorities, and I will arrange to have same forwarded to the Deputy.
