Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2006
281 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in order to broaden the knowledge and skills base of those working within the Health and Safety Inspectorate, he will introduce a fourth grade within the Health and Safety Inspectorate which would be open to those who have experience of acting as workers’ safety representatives. [18076/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is already open to a safety representative who has the necessary qualifications and experience to apply for vacancies which are advertised by the Health & Safety Authority.
There is a staffing grade structure within the Authority which has been agreed by management with the staff unions.
I am not aware that the Authority or the staff unions have any proposals to specifically recruit safety representatives or to introduce a new staffing grade.
