Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
149. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the number of occasions on which the Government jet has undergone unscheduled repairs, and routine maintenance or servicing since entering service; and if she will provide a breakdown of same, by date and duration out of service. [47243/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Dassault Falcon 6X officially entered operational service on the 10th of March 2026. I do not propose to release details in relation to servicing and maintenance issues for operational reasons. However, the Deputy may wish to note that the military authorities have advised me that they are satisfied that the aircraft is currently delivering an appropriate level of operational performance and reliability in line with its intended role. As with any complex aviation platform, routine technical and operational matters can arise; these are managed through established Air Corps engineering and flight safety processes.
Comprehensive performance and maintenance support arrangements are in place with the manufacturer and approved service providers. These arrangements include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, technical support, and parts provisioning, all governed by contractual service level standards.
