Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2004
31 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of fatalities in construction sites since 2000; the number of fatalities since the start of 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23624/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of fatalities in the construction sector since 2000 are:
|
Year |
Fatalities |
|
2000 |
18 |
|
2001 |
21 |
|
2002 |
21 |
|
2003 |
17 |
|
2004 (to end September) |
12 |
|
Total |
89 |
Deputies will join with me in acknowledging that one death is one too many in terms of loss and sorrow to family and friends. However, in terms of raw statistics the number of deaths in the industry is, thankfully, not keeping pace with the huge level of increased activity.
The Health and Safety Authority will be promoting a nationwide publicity campaign to highlight safety awareness during the European Week on Construction Safety, which commences on 18 October.
