Fire Stations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2004

Tuesday, 18 May 2004

Ceisteanna (379)

John Curran

Ceist:

393 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Fire Cover Study will be undertaken by Dublin Fire Brigade in view of the major residential and industrial developments that have taken place in and around Lucan, County Dublin, and the proposed new town development of Adamstown; and the last time a study of this nature was carried out in this region of the county. [14222/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

Under the Fire Services Act 1981, the provision of a fire service, including the assessment of fire cover needs, is a statutory function of the local fire authority, in this case Dublin City Council. It would not be appropriate in these circumstances for my Department to comment on the timing or scope of relevant assessments to be undertaken by Dublin City Council.