Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the delegates for the presentation. Having only had my windscreen replaced in the past three weeks, they have me very worried. I am glad the E-mark is used to identify a proper windscreen, but I do not believe the majority of road users consider there is an issue with windscreen replacement standards. I was not aware of how significant the windscreen was to car safety in the way it worked with the airbags. We must highlight and deal with this issue.

On the point about accreditation for technicians in fitting windscreens, we have a similar problem with tyre fitting. People are duped when they buy cheap tyres and do themselves a disservice. These are important issues which the committee must address.