The international symbol for civil defence is a blue triangle on an orange background. It is worn by all members to show they are part of a worldwide network of committed people who are prepared to serve in their own country or overseas as part of practical disaster relief assistance. Meath Civil Defence is a brilliant example of what volunteering and community spirt can achieve. There are more than 170 active members, and it works under the administration of Meath County Council. These are people who give their time, train week after week and put themselves forward when their county needs them. That is whether they are responding to a flood, searching for a missing person, supporting the fire service or providing first aid at a local sporting event. On 21 December 2025, a devastating fire broke out at Meath Civil Defence headquarters in Mullaghboy Industrial Estate in Navan. A significant amount of equipment was destroyed, including vehicles, an ambulance, fire equipment, rescue boats, generators and other emergency response equipment. Thankfully, nobody was injured. They faced a huge setback, but they did not step back; they stepped up. Civil Defence units from across the country came to their assistance. Volunteers kept working, and now they are rebuilding and getting back to what they do best - protecting and supporting the people of Meath. This is the best of volunteering and Meath should be, and is, incredibly proud of its Civil Defence. They lost their building and they lost equipment, but they never lost the most important thing, which is their people, their commitment and their willingness to serve. I recently attended an event at their building where a booklet, Be Emergency Ready, was launched. It has since been delivered all around Ireland with great tips for all of us. On Saturday, two days from now, they will officially launch their headquarters. Although I cannot attend, today I want to recognise the work Meath Civil Defence does. I wish them the best of luck in continuing to help people from their new building for many years to come.