Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for coming in and join the others who have commended the great work done by firefighters in Dublin Fire Brigade and all across the country on behalf of all of us.

Following up on the 42 m ladder the brigade has and the other one being ordered and high-rise and taller buildings, is it now the case that all personnel have been trained in how to deal with fires in taller or high-rise buildings or is it just newer personnel? As for the kind of high-rise kit firefighters need for taller buildings, is that all being provided or what is the position on that? As for the one 42 m ladder and the other one on the way, do the witnesses think that will be sufficient in dealing with taller buildings or will more be needed?