Civil Defence

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2019

Thursday, 16 May 2019

Questions (37)

Denis Naughten

Question:

37. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a meeting will be held between his officials, local authorities and an agency (details supplied) on the future of EMT care by the Civil Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21259/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

A meeting between officials from my Department, representatives of the Local Authorities and with the agency concerned took place on 15 May 2019. The meeting follows on from a series of engagements my officials have had with representatives of the Local Authorities through the City and County Managers and with the agency concerned, since the issue first arose in November 2018.