Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017
312. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of fire drills carried out for each year from 2000 to 2016 and to date in 2017 in Dublin Castle, the State apartments, the conference centre and castle hall in tabular form; the nature of the fire drills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22825/17]
View answerUndertaking global fire drills at Dublin Castle evacuating the entire complex at the same time is impractical. A number of fire drills took place in the OPW occupied/managed areas of Dublin Castle during the time period outlined and targeted fire exercises are undertaken regularly.
In 2017, two fire drills are scheduled for Dublin Castle in late May and October. The undertaking of fire drills in buildings occupied by Departments, other than OPW within the Dublin Castle Complex is a matter for the Departments concerned.
