Council Should Issue Emergency Free-Phone Number

Council Should Issue Emergency Free-phone Number


Sinn Féin Councillor Henry Cremin last night called on the city council to release the free-phone number it has in reserve for emergencies in response to the extreme weather conditions.

Cllr Cremin said:

“Some weeks ago, in answer to a question from myself, the City Manager said the council had an emergency free-phone number available which it could issue to the public in the event of extreme weather conditions. Given the extent of the current cold snap, I believe this number should be made available to the public now, so that people suffering from burst pipes, water shortages or unable to access their homes and housing estates due to the ice can contact the council directly.”

“Areas of the city have come close to paralysis in the past few days as snow and ice renders roads nearly impassable, and the council’s response in terms of salting and gritting has been disappointingly slow. Publicising the free-phone number would facilitate members of the public to alert the council where there are problems and ensure a more targeted and effective response.”

For further information or comment contact Cllr Henry Cremin @ 086-2662874