asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether any steps have been taken to arrange for the provision of face masks for workers when using tar spray in repairing roads; and whether overalls and boots will also be provided for the men actually spraying the tar.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Protection for Road Tar Sprayers.
The matter is one primarily for each local authority or in the case of works carried out by contract for the contractor. As soon as I am assured that the supply position has been eased in regard to the provision of protective clothing, I propose to take up the question with the local authorities.