Vol. 542 No. 2
159 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the codes of practice, personal injuries, and workplace safety; her views as to the appropriate level of resourcing necessary to enable the Health and Safety Authority to fulfil its mandate and to meet the pay and non-pay costs of its sanctioned complement. [23880/01]
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 is the principal piece of legislation dealing with occupational health and safety. It sets out the responsibilities of both employers and employees in relation to providing a safe working environment. The Act applies to all places of work and to all employers, employees and the self-employed.
Under the Act, the Health and Safety Authority, which is an independent agency under the auspices of my Department, is the statutory body charged with responsibility for the administration, promotion and enforcement of occupational health and safety legislation in Ireland. I am satisfied that the resources of the authority, which have been significantly augmented in recent years, enable it to fulfil its statutory remit and meet the pay and non-pay costs of its sanctioned staffing.
