Trevor Sargent
Ceist:143 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if her attention has been drawn to the incidence of asbestos related mesothelioma among public sector employees including construction workers, plumbers, electricians and others in the period since the dangers of asbestos first became known in the mid 1960s; the steps, if any, taken to protect public sector employees from these health risks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18419/98]