Work is progressing on a new Civil Defence Headquarters in Cavan.
Preliminary contracts have been signed to purchase a building in the Pullamore Business Park in Cavan town.
Work has been ongoing for a number of years to locate a suitable premises for the Civil Defence in the county.
It's currently based at the fire station in Drumnavanagh.
Chief Fire Officer in Cavan Noel O'Reilly says the new facility will provide a proper centre for the Civil Defence: