Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 97: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure that emergency personnel have equipment to measure carbon monoxide when attending the scene of an emergency. [11023/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade (including the provision of equipment for the detection of hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide), is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under section 10 of the Fire Services Act, 1981.

My Department supports the local fire authorities through setting of general policy, the provision of capital funding, training support and issue of guidance on operational and other related matters.

Fire Services will continue to be developed having regard to service priorities, the need to maximise effectiveness and efficiency, and taking account of the resources available. My Department does not have a role in the provision of equipment for An Garda Síochána or the Ambulance Service.