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Sinn Féin TD says comprehensive report into the fire service is needed

Nov 15, 2022 13:14 By radiokerrynews
Sinn Féin TD says comprehensive report into the fire service is needed
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The need for a comprehensive report into the fire service crisis, is a matter of life and death.

That’s according to Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow, John Brady, who is a spokesperson for foreign affairs and defence.

Firefighters are marching on the Dáil today and balloting for industrial action.

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Deputy Brady is bringing forward proposals, after a recent survey revealed that 60% of the retained fire service intend to leave in the near future.

He says action must be taken soon, to make the service fit for purpose.

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Deputy John Brady says there is a recruitment problem for the fire service in Kerry

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A recent report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) found that 21% of incidents were attended by Kerry fire brigades in over 20 minutes, almost three times the national average.

The Sinn Féin TD says government needs undertake a comprehensive restructuring to tackle this.

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