Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017
441. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the High Court ruling of 24 April 2017 in case No. 2015/4715P relating to the renewal of safety registration cards by SOLAS; if fees and training are still being sought for the renewal of safe pass cards; if so, his plans to end this practice in view of the High Court ruling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38670/17]
View answerThe recent order of the High Court in the proceedings brought against SOLAS concerns renewal of registration cards issued under the Construction Skills Certification and Quarry Skills Certification Schemes. That order had no application in relation to the SafePass scheme and safety awareness training is required to be undertaken by construction workers every 4 years. This is important in maintaining awareness of current and emerging health and safety requirements in the construction sector and in preventing deaths and injuries on construction sites.
