€16,400,000 in funding has been allocated for the construction of two new fire stations in Galway over the next five years.
The larger of the two Galway projects is a new fire station for Galway City, for which €13,000,000 has been allocated. Another €3,400,000 has been awarded for the construction of a new station in Loughrea.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne this week announced €328.5 million in funding under the Fire Services Capital Programme (2026–2030).
A total of €178.6 million will be invested in building or refurbishing 39 fire stations across the country.
Another €86.9 million will be invested in the national fire fleet, delivering a total of 40 vehicles. Galway County Council will receive two vehicles from this.
A €29.5 million programme of works upgrading the fire service’s national training capabilities will be delivered, €23 million is being invested in frontline and specialist response equipment, and €10.5 million will go towards the national mobilisation and communications system.
Minister Browne emphasised, “This programme represents a significant investment in the safety, resilience and wellbeing of communities across Ireland.”
“It ensures our fire services across the country 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 our communities 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.”
