Vol. 541 No. 2
669 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his Department or any agency under the aegis of his Department gives advice to private householders on the removal of asbestos including handling protocols; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21039/01]
An information leaflet entitled, Asbestos in your Home, Briefing Sheet 29 is available from ENFO, my Department's public information service on environmental matters. This includes advice on the maintenance of asbestos materials, and their removal and disposal. The leaflet advises the public to contact the Health and Safety Authority to obtain information in relation to the handling and use of asbestos. Relevant advice on the disposal of asbestos would also be available on request from local authorities and the Environmental Protection Agency.
