Fire Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Questions (315)

Mary Lou McDonald

Question:

315. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of fire evacuation exit routes that conform with fire regulation standards in Dublin Castle, the State apartments, conference centre and castle hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22828/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

All fire escape routes in Dublin Castle are managed to ensure the safe and speedy evacuation of occupants in the event of an emergency. There is an ongoing process of review and upgrade to ensure that evacuation routes, in particular within Dublin Castle, meet the standards of the relevant regulations.

The Fire Safety Strategy 2015/16 for Dublin Castle identifies and includes all relevant fire evacuation exit routes that require ongoing review.