Alleged dismissal of fire adviser

Summary

Molloy asks whether the Minister dismissed and suspended a departmental fire adviser without pay, and whether it is connected to the questions. O’Brien refuses to discuss an officer and rejects the suggestion of a connection.

Robert Molloy Mr. Molloy Fianna Fáil

Can the Minister say whether or not it is true that he fired a fire adviser yesterday, and suspended him without pay? If that is so, could he please explain to the House why he did this?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a separate question.

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Fergus O'Brien Mr. F. O'Brien Fine Gael

I do not intend to discuss any officer of my Department. It would be unfair to discuss that matter in this House. I am surprised that Deputy Molloy raised it.

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Robert Molloy Mr. Molloy Fianna Fáil

Is there any connection between the Minister's firing of his principal fire adviser in his Department yesterday and the taking of these questions in the House today?

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Fergus O'Brien Mr. F. O'Brien Fine Gael

I resent and reject Deputy Molloy's question.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

A final supplementary from Deputy De Rossa.

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Robert Molloy Mr. Molloy Fianna Fáil

The Minister has not denied it.

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