Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 June 2024
93. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will direct a local authority (details supplied) to review a particular service provided under local government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25823/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of fire station premises is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under the Fire Service Acts, 1981 and 2003. My Department supports fire authorities through general policy setting and preparing legislation, providing a central training programme, issuing guidance on operational and other related matters and providing capital funding for priority infrastructural projects.
My Department was informed by Roscommon County Council in February 2017 that Castlerea Fire Station was stood down from operation. I understand that a decision has been made not to re-open this Fire Station. This was an operational decision taken at local authority level who confirmed that Roscommon Fire and Rescue Service is well equipped to deal with issues in Castlerea. Fire cover in the area has been and continues to be managed and delivered in an efficient and safe manner from adjacent fire brigades by Roscommon Fire Service.
