The purchase and maintenance of fire appliances is a matter for the local fire authorities to deal with in accordance with section 10 of the Fire Services Act, 1981. My Department assists fire authorities by providing capital grants toward expenditure they incur in the purchase of such appliances.
My Department is prepared to consider any proposals submitted by the authorities, as they see fit, for grant assistance from available capital whether for new and/or previously owned appliances.
Previously owned fire appliances have been grant-aided where fire authorities have requested same and are satisfied that the appliances meet their operational requirements and represent value for money.