Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 December 2004
239 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department offers guidance in setting criteria for employment of retained fire officers; and if it has an oversight role to ensure proper and adequate provision of this vital service. [31667/04]
View answerThe provision of a fire service, including the employment of retained fire-fighting personnel, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities and my Department has no direct role in this matter. My Department seeks to promote and support the local fire authorities through the setting of general policy, the provision of capital funding, the issue of guidance to fire authorities in respect of fire prevention and operational matters and other such initiatives.
