Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2017
622. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a milking machine manufacturer (details supplied) is governed by any regulation by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25878/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraRobotic milking machines fall within the definition of a machine under Directive 2006/42/EC of 17 May 2006 on machinery. This Directive contains provisions for the protection of persons and, in respect of machinery for foodstuffs, contains provisions related to avoiding the risk of infection, sickness or contagion. The provisions of this Directive have been transposed into law by the European Communities (Machinery) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 407 of 2008).
These Regulations set out the responsibilities on manufacturers, importers and distributors in making machines available on the single market and first putting into use. The market surveillance authority in respect of these Regulations is the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). The HSA operates under the auspices of my Department.
