The Assosciation of Irish Local Government has proposed a number of measures to the Oireachtas Defence Committee
The President of the Assosciation of Irish Local Government is calling for a clearer national approach to the financial consequences of natural emergencies.
Aengus O'Rourke, who is also a councillor for the Athlone area, has presented a proposal before the Oireachtas Defence Committee on building national resilience and national emergency planning.
The AILG also wants greater visiblity for civil defence, emergency preparedness for local authorities, and improved prevention and preparedness measures.
Mr O'Rourke says a national framework has to be put in place:
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