Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

——that people can ever stop. There are 3,400 fire service personnel in the country compared to quite small numbers in many areas then. Premises are being inspected. The new Building Control Bill 2005 deals with a significant number of issues. I reiterate that the Government is very sensitive to the families.

It always has been and has always dealt with them. It will continue to do so. They are actively engaged in meetings with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

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