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Rogers fears that if the proposed $2.2 million tax increase fails to get voter support on Sept. 8, significant delays in response time caused by staffing shortages will put the welfare of students at risk during medical emergencies and fires.

AROUND 40 per cent of Northern Ireland's fire appliances are technically obsolete at more than 10 years old, with two veteran engines approaching their second decade in service, Government figures have revealed. Statistics show 46 engines out of the total fleet of 111 are at least 10 years old.