Paul McGrath
Ceist:203 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to improve local fire services. [27602/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 4 November 2004
Ceisteanna (206)
Freagraí scríofa
Since the publication of the report Review of Fire Safety and Fire Services in Ireland, my Department has implemented a number of the important recommendations. These include the enactment of the Licensing of Indoor Events Act 2003, which addressed a number of legislative changes called for in the review. The Department is currently working to develop a coherent strategy to implement other key fire safety and fire services elements of the review recommendations. The continuing major capital investment in the fire service, including €91 million since 1997, is an indication of the Government's commitment to delivering a better service locally with improved infrastructure and additional appliances.