Emergency Call Answering Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2011

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Ceisteanna (302)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

331 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the emergency call centre at Ballyshannon, County Donegal; his plans to relocate the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36143/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte)

The Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS) has set up an emergency call answering centre in Ballyshannon. This centre is in operation for nearly two years. The Ballyshannon centre is fully staffed and is fully operational. There are no plans to relocate the Ballyshannon centre.