Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Committee on Defence and National Security

Civil Defence and the Office of Emergency Planning: Discussion

2:00 am

Photo of Brian StanleyBrian Stanley (Laois, Independent)
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With the permission of the Cathaoirleach, could I get a response to my question in terms of front-line staff, particularly in the local authorities but also in the ESB? If there is an overseer in a municipal district with just a handful of outdoor workers, you will be in trouble in terms of maintenance when the emergency does come. In terms of building up to emergencies, it compounds the situation. There are also not sufficient numbers to respond. Is this issue being discussed at any level?