Fire Stations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 December 2005

Wednesday, 14 December 2005

Questions (317)

John Perry

Question:

344 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the ministerial orders or directives he has issued on the provision of a new fire station in Ballymote, County Sligo; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the present facility is totally inadequate, contravening the health and safety regulations; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that Ballymote fire station serves a rapidly growing population centre and needs facilities where firefighters can train to further enhance their skills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39450/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. B. O’Keeffe)

Provision has been made under the fire services capital programme for the Ballymote fire station project to be advanced to construction by the end of 2006. This project will be funded through grant aid from my Department subject to agreement on scale and cost. My Department awaits the submission of design drawings and a cost plan for the project from Sligo County Council. Any issues regarding health and safety at the existing fire station at Ballymote are a matter for Sligo County Council.