Health and Safety Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2018

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Questions (142)

Mick Wallace

Question:

142. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specifications of the glass blocks used in cells and holding cells in buildings (details supplied); his views on whether the glass blocks used may be in breach of health and safety regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17555/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The cell windows used by the Office of Public Works are a composite construction made up of three components, namely concrete, glass block and a protective covering layer. The performance of the cell windows depends on all three components working together and not just one single component of its makeup. The composite construction of the cell windows mentioned in the Deputy’s PQ does not breach Safety & Health Regulations.