Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am sure there will be sufficient recognition of the fact that, notwithstanding the massive reduction in staffing in various local authority services, the staffing levels of the Dublin fire service is protected. In terms of the overall numbers deployed for fire services in Dublin, we are protecting the numbers so that should be considered in this.

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