Fire Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2022

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Ceisteanna (283)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

283. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an application has been received from Galway County Council Fire Service for funding to buy a high-pressure, large-volume pump that would be suitable for work in major flood situations as happen reasonably frequently in the area of operation of the authority; if it was received; if so, the date it was received; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34483/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of fire station premises, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003. My Department supports fire authorities through setting general policy, providing the legislative framework, running a central training programme and issuing guidance on operational and other related matters and providing capital funding for priority infrastructural projects. The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management manages fire service issues in my Department. 

With regard to the specific application to which the Deputy has enquired, my Department are working with Galway County Council to progress a wider project to address  High Volume Pumping capacity under the Fire Service Capital programme.