Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

They dealt with all our questions in a most comprehensive way. That gives us a very good impression of the work of Civil Defence. Regarding the invitation that has been extended during the meeting, I would like to accept on behalf of members. We will make arrangements to travel to Roscrea.

On behalf of the committee, I thank Ms Nolan, as director, as well as Ms Dalton and Mr. Dillon for their attendance and their submissions. I thank Mr. Conroy, who gave us a practical experience from a midland county. I thank Mr. Twomey very much. We understand the weather warning left him at home, and we hope the weather will not be too bad for the remainder of the day. I have a special word of appreciation for Mr. Keeley. I think it is the first time we have had a member of Dublin Fire Brigade before the committee. On behalf of the committee, I acknowledge the work he does as chief fire officer, as well as the work of his team in the Dublin Fire Brigade. We very much appreciate his work and thank him for taking the time out of his busy schedule to be with us this afternoon.

With that, I will bring matters to a conclusion and no doubt we will have further opportunity to monitor and evaluate the progress, not only in respect of budgets but also their ambitious document for 2030. There is now private business for members to address.