Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2026-03-26
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Micheál Carrigy (FG), Longford-Westmeath

I wish to refer to the capital investment programme for fire stations throughout the country. I highlight the work of over 60 firefighters, both full-time and part-time, throughout all the stations in County Longford. I thank them for all their good work. They are highly trained and committed to keeping us safe in our communities.
I am seeking investment for a new fire station in Ballymahon. There is a population of over 3,000 in the town and the station serves over 10,000 people in the wider community. It is home, as the Tánaiste will know, to Center Parcs, a €230 million tourism investment. I spoke with the general manager in the past couple of days. By the end of this year, another €100 million will be invested. Hundreds of thousands of people will come to stay in the over 500 lodges in that area.
However, we need investment into a new station. I am looking for a commitment in the capital budget for 2026 that we will secure funding to deliver that new station to the people of south Longford.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-26