Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Is there an issue with how local authorities make decisions to allow for spraying in sensitive areas? The Department responsible for enforcing the legislation may or may not inspect or judge the risk assessment documents afterwards. I would like Mr. Walsh's opinion on that.

I have been on a scheme with about 20 others. We spent half a day using the spray equipment, with each of us using it for five minutes. After just half a day's training, we got a document stating we were able to spray, taking into account wind and the whole lot. I could spray here and it could destroy the whole room. Does the matter of who gets a licence to spray, especially in public areas, need to be tightened up as well? As Mr. Walsh said, if it is in a person's own place, it is not going to do any harm.