Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 1 Apr 2003

Vol. 564 No. 1

Written Answers - Health and Safety Regulations.

Sean Fleming

Question:

265 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of accidents involving Garda Síochána members which have been reported by the Garda Síochána to the Health and Safety Authority since 1995. [8784/03]

Sean Fleming

Question:

266 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of accidents involving Garda Síochána members which have been investigated by the Health and Safety Authority since 1995. [8785/03]

Sean Fleming

Question:

267 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of notices which have been served on the Garda Síochána in respect of Garda stations under section 36 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 by the Health and Safety Authority. [8786/03]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 265 to 267, inclusive, together.

The numbers of occupational accidents which have been reported by the Garda Síochána to the Health and Safety Authority since 1995 are as follows:

1995	235
1996	222
1997	253
1998	222
1999	239
2000	414
2001	368
2002	229
2003	12

It is a matter for the Health and Safety Authority to decide whether to investigate such reported accidents. The information regarding notices served on the Garda authorities under section 36 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 is not readily available but will be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as practicable.