1774. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given that full-time and retained firefighters are required to undergo and pass annual occupational health and fitness assessments, the reason for the policy rationale for mandatory retirement at 62 years-of-age; the reason firefighters who continue to meet the required medical and fitness standards are not permitted to remain in service until 66 years of age; whether this policy has been reviewed in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26025/26]

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1774. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given that full-time and retained firefighters are required to undergo and pass annual occupational health and fitness assessments, the reason for the policy rationale for mandatory retirement at 62 years-of-age; the reason firefighters who continue to meet the required medical and fitness standards are not permitted to remain in service until 66 years of age; whether this policy has been reviewed in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26025/26]

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