Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2009
338 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide funding for two additional emergency tenders, one additional foam tender and one additional hydraulic platform for Dublin Fire Brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8326/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of a fire service, including equipment, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities. The Department supports the authorities through the setting of general policy and the provision of capital funding including the recoupment (within the overall funding available) of costs incurred by the authorities in relation to the purchase of fire appliances. The allocation of capital funding for fire and emergency services in 2009 will be notified to local authorities following the publication of the Revised Estimates for Public Services. There is no application in my Department from the Dublin City fire authority for funding for the fire appliance referred to in the question.
