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06 Sept 2025
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Minister Peter Burke has announced that under the Government’s Fire Service Capital Programme, there will be a new fire engine allocated for Longford.
The programme will also see 6 new fire stations built, continued support for the construction of a further 12 new fire stations, 9 fire station refurbishments and 35 new fire engines allocated.
Communications and mobilisation systems will continue to be upgraded.
The Minister for Planning and Local Government stated:
“Following close consultation with local authorities, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage carried out a comprehensive analysis of their proposals for fire stations works.
“In order to maintain a reliable fleet in optimal condition, a total of €27.7 million has been allocated for fire appliances which will be delivered in two tranches. In the first tranche, 35 new appliances will be provided at an approximate cost of almost €16 million.
This is a clear demonstration of the Government’s support for our fire service and the work they do in protecting people, communities, property and local infrastructure from fire and other emergency situations
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