Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2007
1043 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the case being made by the National Retained Firefighters Association for a national standard uniform for such firefighters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15181/07]
View answerMy Department accepted recommendations made by the Fire Services Council some 10 years ago in relation to the design and specification of uniforms for fire services personnel and these were forwarded to the fire authorities for consideration in regard to the purchasing and replacement of uniforms, where appropriate. However, provision of uniforms remains a matter for individual fire authorities.
1044 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the case made by the National Retained Firefighters Association for a compensation scheme for retained firefighters who are killed or injured in the course of their duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15182/07]
View answerI refer to reply to Question No. 302 of 21 March, 2007. The position is unchanged.
