John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 620: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed new fire station for Tallow, County Waterford in view of his Department's notification in May 2007 to Waterford County Council that €600,000 had been allocated for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4954/08]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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As stated in the reply to Question No. 207 of 1 November 2007, I understand that the figure of €600,000 referred to in the question represented an early estimate of potential financial commitments in respect of the construction of a fire station in the town rather than an actual commitment under the Fire Services Capital Programme for 2007.

The Department requested Waterford County Council to prioritise projects it wishes to progress under the Fire Services Capital Programme. The council responded to the effect that Lismore and Portlaw were its first and second priorities for replacement fire stations ahead of Tallow. The provision of exchequer funding for a replacement fire station in Tallow will be considered under future capital programmes having regard to Waterford County Council's priorities, the existing facilities at the station, the proximity of other stations, and the competing demands from other fire authorities for available funding.