Fire Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 May 2023

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Questions (127, 131)

Martin Browne

Question:

127. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to meet his Department’s commitment to address the recruitment and retention crisis in the retained fire service. [25422/23]

Claire Kerrane

Question:

131. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures that he is taking to address the recruitment and retention crisis in retained firefighter services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25057/23]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Deputy Darragh O'Brien)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 131 together.

I refer to the reply to Question No. 446 of 23 May 2023 which sets out the position in this matter.