Fire Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Questions (352, 358, 359, 394)

John McGuinness

Question:

352. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the actions he has taken to date arising from the report that he directed the management board of the NDFEM to prepare in 2021; the precise action taken relative to each of the recommendations made in the report; if the pay and conditions of those employed in the retained fire services will be substantially improved; if he will intervene immediately to ensure that the services are not disrupted by industrial action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26803/23]

Michael Lowry

Question:

358. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps his Department has taken to address the challenges of retaining part-time firefighters; when he will address the unsatisfactory employment terms and conditions for part-time firefighters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25563/23]

Michael Lowry

Question:

359. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the most recent engagement/meeting of the Fire Service National Oversight and Implementation Group took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25564/23]

Christopher O'Sullivan

Question:

394. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if approval will be given for a review of the current conditions of retained firefighters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25923/23]

Written answers

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

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