Regulation 26 in Kerry
Fire safety measures: 5 non-compliance(s) in the latest reports we read.
An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.
6 February 2026
Tír na nÓg Preschool, Tralee · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (b) The service had no records available of maintenance carried out on the firefighting equipment since 11 July 2024. This posed a safety risk to the children and staff present in the service in the event of a fire
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective Action The maintenance of the firefighting equipment is carried out through the primary school where the service is based. Preventive Action The service will remind the school to carry out maintenance on an annual basis
7 January 2026
Little Stars Pre-school, Tralee · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (b) The service had no records available of maintenance carried out on the smoke alarm system since 26 October 2024. This posed a safety risk to the children and staff present in the service in the event of a fire occurring
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective Action The electrician has come and completed the annual service to the fire alarms and emergency lighting in the service and no faults were found. Preventive Action The registered provider will ensure that the annual inspection from the electrician well in advance to avoid waiting. A reminder will be placed on the registered providers phone
21 October 2024
Little Explorers Preschool Ltd, Killarney · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(a) A record was maintained of fire drills at the service however the last documented drill was dated the 1st of July 2024. There was no record maintained of monthly fire drills. Regular fire drills are required to ensure that all children are familiar with the procedure to follow to ensure the safe evacuation of the premises if needed. (b) The maintenance record of the smoke alarms systems was not available for inspection. There was no record available to indicate when these alarms were last checked
Provider's corrective action:
- Monthly fire drills have resumed in the service with a record of each drill documented in writing
27 September 2024
Naionra Gaelscoil Aogain Teoranta, Castleisland · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1) (b) The fire alarm certificate for servicing was not available for review. Not ensuring that the fire alarm is serviced may hinder it working correctly in the event of a fire
Provider's corrective action:
- (1) (b) The registered provider has submitted a certificate for the servicing of the fire alarms however the certificate if out of date with the date of servicing observed to have been completed on 13.02.2023, greater than one year previously
5 April 2024
Children's House Montessori, Killarney, Killarney · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (b) There was no maintenance record available for the firefighting equipment on the day of inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statement was received from the registered provider;
- (b) The maintenance check was carried out on the firefighting equipment on the 17 April 2024. A note has been added to the diary in March of next year to remind staff to alert staff that the check has to be completed prior to the expiry date. In addition, the service has been added to the yearly service list of the maintenance company