Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 June 2012
160 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a health and safety assessment has been carried out at Tallaght Fire Station on the Belgard Road, Dublin, to determine the working conditions of fire fighters stationed at the site during work that is currently taking place to upgrade the station; and if he has received complaints from fire crews regarding the onsite accommodation. [28607/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs, the provision of a premises and the making of such other provisions as it considers necessary or desirable, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under the provisions of the Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003.
The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government supports fire authorities through the setting of general policy and guidance, and the provision of capital funding, including the recoupment (within the overall funding available) of costs incurred by fire authorities in relation to the approved purchase of fire appliances and equipment, and necessary fire station works.
In August 2011, Dublin City Council requested urgent funding from my Department to address health and safety concerns in respect of Tallaght Fire Station. On foot of this, the Department has approved in principle grant-aid of €300,000 in respect of necessary works. The Department has requested detailed cost estimates and design drawings from Dublin City Council. I have not received any complaints regarding the execution of works, which is a matter for Dublin City Council.
