Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is hoped that lessons have been learned as a result of this fire. Other speakers referred to the number of other such facilities in this area and other parts of the city and country. Who regulates and monitors these plants to ensure they are in compliance with Irish and EU law? I ask whether the local authority or the EPA is responsible for carrying out an audit of such facilities.

This fire happened at a weekend which allowed the emergency services to get to the location quickly. Belgard road fire station is a major incident centre for the three surrounding counties. I am concerned about the lack of resources available to the Belgard fire station. I am concerned about some circumstances in which a fire could wipe out half my constituency. Lessons need to be learned and an audit must be carried out without delay.

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