Civil Defence Volunteers’ Welfare Under Scrutiny In Leinster House

Critical Incident Stress Management Service is being held for officers in Roscrea this week.

The welfare of Civil Defence volunteers is coming under the microscope in Leinster House.

The Principal Officer of the organisation, Cep Carty, is confirming today that volunteers who attend call outs late at night have no exemptions when it comes to their day jobs in the private industry.

While the Civil Defence is holding a Critical Incident Stress Management Service in Roscrea for its officers this week.

Ms Carty says plans are in place to cover workers in the future.

Independent Laois TD and Oireachtas Defence Committee member Brian Stanley says it needs to be addressed as soon as possible:

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