David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The statement contains a reference to the farm safety partnership advisory committee.

For some time, I have been interested in the issue of solar photovoltaic panels. Between 2020 and 2021 in the UK there was a 12% increase in the number of fire incidents relating to solar panel systems. In 2015 there was an influx of new suppliers there. They sold cheap products, made some money and disappeared. It has been said that this is a bit like the Wild West. Has the HSA focused on this new growth area of solar panel installation on farms buildings and homes? People are climbing up on roofs and putting up this stuff. Sometimes the installers may not be properly accredited, registered or trained. These installations can lead to fires, electric shocks and other things.