Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am conscious that I asked a lot of questions. Is Dublin Fire Brigade confident it has the necessary resources, personnel and supports in place to deal with fire safety and protect life and property within its jurisdiction? Clearly, fire safety and the protection of life and property are both important. Most people do not draw a distinction between them. I would like that teased out. A lot of people are interested in the Dublin Fire Brigade's appearance at this committee. I had a few emails today about it. I think it is important for people who are listening in. They may not be present but they have a vested interest to listen in for a range of reasons. I am always conscious of that when we are teasing out issues like this. There are operational issues and there are resource issues. There was a reference to Dublin Fire Brigade trying to make a business case. Is that business case made to the four individual chief executives? The four in Dublin Fire Brigade's area are Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire and Rathdown Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council. Is there collaboration with a representative of the County and City Management Association, CCMA, or the city or county manager? Who is the direct contact of engagement with those four local authorities?