Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 9 Jul 1997

Vol. 480 No. 2

Written Answers. - Electrical Work Standards.

Seán Haughey

Ceist:

227 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment his views on whether standards in relation to electrical work in this country appear to be in decline; the action, if any, he is taking in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13670/97]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Dempsey)

My Department is not aware of any decline in the standards of electrical work in construction projects.

In relation to the Building Regulations, 1991,Technical Guidance Document B-Fire requires that electrical installations should be installed in accordance with the Electro-Technical Council of Ireland's National Rules for Electrical Installations. My Department has no role in the formulation of these rules.