asked the Minister for Local Government if he will recommend to the Offaly County Council the establishment of a mechanised fire unit in Clara, Offaly, and if he will state if he is prepared to assist in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Offaly Fire Unit.
The mechanised fire unit for Offaly is located at Tullamore and a trailer pump is maintained at Clara as at each of nine other centres in the county. It is for the county council to decide whether this constitutes compliance with their statutory duty to make reasonable provision for the protection of life and property from fire.