Financial sustainability of firefighters in Portalegre? Enough questions

Na question addressed to the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, to which the agency Lusa had access, the MPs of the Cávez want to find out how many humanitarian associations of firefighters received, “to date”, the extraordinary support provided by Decree-Law No 80-A/2026, of 31 March.

“What is the total amount already paid under this support and what amount remains to be paid”, they question.

The MP also wants to know how many humanitarian associations of firefighters in the district of Portalegre “have already received” the said support and what amounts each.

In the document, Members add that, if there are payments still to be made to the associations of the district of Portalegre, “what are the reasons for the delay” and on what date the government intends to make their payment.

MEPs further question the Government whether it is aware of the financial difficulties and the “risk of some associations being able to suspend” certain types of transport.

“Does the government have any assessment of the impact of the current fuel price on the financial sustainability of the humanitarian associations of firefighters?”, they question.

The parliamentary group of the party led by André Ventura also recalls Decree-Law No 80-A/2026, questioning whether the government plans to “prolong or renew” this compensation mechanism in view of the subsequent evolution of fuel prices.

“What other measures does the government intend to take to ensure that the increase in operational costs does not compromise the capacity of humanitarian firemen’s associations to ensure their missions to protect, help and transport patients?”, they also question.