€328.5 million euro is being allocated for stations across the country.
Fire stations across the midlands are set to benefit from government funding.
A €328.5 million capital programme for the nation's fire services has been announced, with 39 fire stations set to be either built new or refurbished over the next five years, at a cost of almost €180 million.
€6.3 million is being issued for full-time facilities for Rathdowney and Stradbally in Laois, with €3 million being allocated for a new fire station for Clara in Offaly.
Funding of €3 million is also being distributed for redevelopments in Athlone, while Ballymahon Fire Station in Longford is also to receive €3 millionget for a new build.
The Department of Housing says the investment will make sure firefighters can respond to serious issues such as severe weather, wildfires, industrial hazards and complex infrastructure.
Minister James Browne emphasised:
“This programme represents a significant investment in the safety, resilience and wellbeing of communities across Ireland, including Laois. It ensures our fire services will have a modern fleet, upgraded facilities and equipment required to meet the challenges they face, with a changing climate, a growing population and increasingly complex emergency risks.
“This investment in the fire service will reinforce public safety in Laois and ensure that our critical infrastructure and essential services are protected. Having fire services that are recognised as dependable, well trained and well equipped is crucial to the communities they serve and this injection of significant funding will future proof the service they provide.”
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