Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012
236 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will take seriously the issue of unregistered asbestos removal from school buildings (details supplied); the measures he will take to tackle this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5417/12]
View answerThe project referred to by the Deputy is currently under construction with a design team and appointed contractor in place.
My Department has published guideline documents on "Asbestos Management in Schools" and the Code of Practice for Management of Asbestos Material in Schools". These documents are available on my Department website at www.education.ie.
Responsibility for ensuring the safe removal of asbestos is a matter for the design team and the appointed contractor on behalf of the school authority.
