Claims Government Will Cause Public Outcry Unless Retained Firefighters Dispute Urgently Resolved

A North Clare Councillor claims the safety of local communities is under imminient threat due to government inaction. It follows a road traffic colission in Lisdoonvarna yesterday, in which the services of on call first responders from Ennistymon station where required to cut a bus driver from his vehicle. Ennistymon Fire Station is one of 100 closed today as part of nationwide industrial action from crew members in there bid to secure improved pay & working conditions. Former retained firefighter & Lahinch based Green Party Councillor, Liam Grant has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that the government will cause public outcry unless immediate action is taken to resolve the dispute.