Catherine Murphy
Question:783. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a report in respect of the grounding of aircraft at Baldonnel Airport on 24 July 2022. [42046/22]
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The weekend commencing, Friday 22nd July, saw a number of foreign military aircraft land in Baldonnel to participate in the Bray Air Display and as part of the centenary celebrations of the Irish Air Corps.
On Sunday 24th July, one of the RAF’s Red Arrows Hawk aircraft developed a technical issue while preparing to participate in the air display. The aircraft was unable to be repaired, and remained on the ground in Casement Aerodrome until spare parts could be sourced. Once repaired, the aircraft departed Baldonnel on 27th July.