Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Health and Safety Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate

3:35 pm

Mr. Michael Horgan:

Yes. It has occurred more frequently in the past two years. We have received feedback in the form of contractors and subcontractors insisting that the individuals in question be sole traders and claiming that they do not have to comply with legislation. This matter has been raised with us by representatives of both the employers and employees. It also arose several times during our board meetings. We are dealing with this issue. Our inspectors consider the hazards and risks on a site as opposed to the strict contractual relationships between individuals. It is an area that I suspect will become more of an issue.

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