COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 08, 2021

QUESTION NO. 18

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

To ask the Chief Executive if he would give assurance that the fire services available in the County are capable of dealing effectively with the challenge presented by the development of high rise apartments and will he make a statement

REPLY:

'A Framework for Fire Safety in Ireland’ (KCS) was launched by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in 2013.  This document aims to provide a comprehensive, balanced strategy to ensure the safety of the public in their homes and other locations, as well as worker safety in providing emergency services.  KCS is about managing risk, addressing public safety improvement, incident reduction, response standards and service delivery structures for the decade ahead. 

Keeping Communities Safe is an evidence-led plan, based on international best practice and with international expert validation.  This Framework underpins the basis of the response strategy by Dublin Fire Brigade for South Dublin. Taking cognisance of proposed future developments and planning strategies in South Dublin, including high-rise buildings,  Dublin Fire Brigade are currently reviewing fire cover capacity for South Dublin.