Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 276: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, following his commitment to review the options for the next phase of the change programme as recommended in the Farrell Grant Sparks Report, he has initiated the review; and if he will establish a national fire services authority. [31363/07]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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Options for the next phase of the change programme are being reviewed in the Department, having regard to the Farrell Grant Sparks recommendations including the recommendations in relation to a national fire authority, and the need to continue to bring about real and substantive change so that the fire service in Ireland is in line with international standards. In reaching conclusions on the review regard must be had to the needs of the fire service and the wider public interest in regard to fire safety matters.