Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 18 Jun 2002

Vol. 553 No. 2

Written Answers. - Health and Safety Authority.

Liz McManus

Ceist:

132 Ms McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress which has been made in considering the need for a new authority with overall responsibility for public safety as recommended by the interdepartmental committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13635/02]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

I am still considering the implications of the report of the interdepartmental-agency review group on public safety, including the recommendation to establish an office of public safety regulation, which requires consultation with Government colleagues.