The Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association (IFESA ) said today (Tuesday) that a commitment from Social Protection Minister, Joan Burton that retained fire-fighters will be entitled to social welfare payments is important for the fire safety of communities throughout the country.
IFESA National Chairman, John Kidd said IFESA had warned that the treat to the social welfare payments of retained fire-fighters could drive hundreds of trained and committed fire-fighters from the fire service and increase the fire risk for the public and communities around the country.
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