I welcome the approval by the Minister for Housing and Local Government James Browne TD of €1 million towards the upgrading of Kingscourt Fire Station and €850,000 for Carrickmacross Station upgrading and also approval for upgrading of training facilities in Monaghan Town.
Minister Browne has also issued approval for Cavan Fire Services to purchase two new Fire Appliances and Monaghan Fire Services to purchase one new Appliance.
Our Fire Services are a critical component of our country’s Emergency Services and ongoing investment in their infrastructure and equipment is vital. I commend the personnel in our Fire Services on their ongoing work throughout the year often in the most difficult of circumstances.
Councillor Clifford Kelly has been a strong advocate over the years in seeking the upgrading of fire stations and the provision of modern equipment and vehicles.
