David Stanton
Ceist:545 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of fires caused by faulty electrical wiring in 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18346/99]
Written Answers. - Fire Safety.
Information supplied by fire authorities indicates that 476 fires were caused by electrical wiring installations in 1996 out of a total of 21,222 fires, the cause of which was known.