Garda Helicopter Stuck in England | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 2m

A brand-new Airbus H145 helicopter, built in 2024 and meant to replace an aging Garda chopper, is stuck in Oxford, England—grounded for nearly two years due to a paperwork snafu after disassembly. Despite a 50 million euro fleet upgrade, delays are so severe the second helicopter may arrive before the first. The Garda’s revised timeline—late 2026 for delivery—contradicts earlier government promises, raising questions about oversight and logistics. With operational readiness at stake, this isn’t just a bureaucratic hiccup—it’s a costly delay for Ireland’s national police aviation unit. Listen…