Road Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Questions (947)

Martin Ferris

Question:

947. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of persons that have been injured on the gas network pipeline at the N7 Limerick/Dublin Road; if he will provide an update on the Health and Safety Authority investigation into the death of one of the workers there; if he is satisfied that a sub-contractor (details supplied) is compliant with safety regulations on this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11530/15]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

I am advised by Ervia that an accident occurred near to the N7 Limerick-Dublin Road on Friday 27 February 2015. Sadly, the accident resulted in a fatal injury to one person working at the site. The incident is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Health and Safety Authority. While the Commission for Energy Regulation are responsible for gas safety, in this instance gas was not flowing through the pipeline at the time. I am also advised by the company that there have been no other injuries reported on this project.