€8 million for revamp of Dundalk Fire Station and new fire station in mid Louth

€5 million has been allocated for a major redevelopment planned for Dundalk Fire Station, with a further €3 million allocated towards a new fire station in Dunleer, it was announced today by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD.

The funding is part of a landmark €328.5 million National Fire Services Capital Programme (2026–2030), developed by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), which sets out a comprehensive plan to modernise Ireland’s fire service fleet, infrastructure, training capability and communications systems to meet the evolving risks facing communities nationwide.

In addition, a new €500,000 Class B fire appliance is being allocated to Louth County Council under the plan for fire services nationwide.

The announcement was welcomed today by mid-Louth representative, Councillor Dolores Minogue. Commenting on the funding for a new fire station in Dunleer, the Fine Gael councillor said, "I very much welcome the allocation of funding for the development of a new fire station in Dunleer under the Fire Services Capital Programme 2026–2030.

"This is a significant investment for the mid-Louth area and will greatly enhance emergency response times for Dunleer and surrounding communities."

Cllr Minogue added: "This funding will ensure that our firefighters are equipped with modern, fit-for-purpose facilities, enabling them to respond more quickly and effectively to emergencies. It represents a real commitment to public safety and to supporting the dedicated men and women who provide such an essential service across County Louth.”

Announcing the funding today, Minister Browne said that: “This programme represents a significant investment in the safety, resilience and wellbeing of communities across Ireland, including Louth.

"It ensures our fire services 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 Louth 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.”