There have been further calls this week for the reopening of Castlerea Fire Station ahead of June's local elections. Local councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice said the town's growing population and the presence of factories and a major prison mean the service is vital. The Fianna Fáil councillor raised the issue once again at the most recent meeting of Roscommon County Council.
He said the new working time directives for firefighters would allow the local authority to commence the recruitment process. Speaking to Shannonside News, he said there were a number of reasons the fire station should reopen in Castlerea.
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