Fire Stations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004

Tuesday, 27 April 2004

Questions (761)

Michael Ring

Question:

816 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available for the construction of a fire brigade station in County Mayo. [11684/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Gallagher)

In August of last year, I announced details of the fire services capital programme which included provision for the construction of a new replacement fire station at Westport.

Mayo County Council's proposal to advance the project is currently under examination in my Department and a decision will issue shortly. Funding for the project is provided for within the fire service capital programme with €445,700 recouped to the council to date in respect of expenditure already incurred in respect of the site and fees.