Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2017
385. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the requirements that are imposed on hotels and other accommodation providers in relation to the installation and upkeep of carbon monoxide alarms on their premises; if there is a requirement for such an alarm to be provided in each bedroom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47616/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt the outset I should point out that issues to do with Building Regulations, including for the hospitality sector, are a matter for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
There has been increased recognition of the risks that carbon monoxide can pose, and that is why I recently launched Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 2017. This is a coordinated campaign, across many media platforms, to get the message out that carbon monoxide is dangerous, but that we can keep ourselves safe. Over the six years that this campaign has been run, more than half the population has been reached and made aware.
We need to continue to increase awareness as research indicates that the single most important factor relating to the risk is posed by lack of knowledge.
