Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2004
105 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the number of cases for compensation lodged against the State for alleged exposure to toxic mould in Government-owned buildings; the steps being taken to eliminate any threat posed by toxic mould; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29872/04]
View answerThe State Claims Agency is handling two cases of alleging personal injury following exposure to a toxic mould. The State Claims Agency, as part of its risk management programme, commissioned a survey of a number of Government-owned buildings located countrywide to ascertain the situation in relation to toxic mould. The buildings selected were of varying age and building types.
The report did not reveal any prevalent toxic mould problem. The State Claims Agency is in discussions with the Office of Public Works to ensure that the necessary mechanisms are in place to permit the identification and removal of toxic mould where discovered. The State Claims Agency will provide guidelines to the Office of Public Works and State authorities early in the new year, based on the report's findings.
