Marie Sherlock (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for attending and congratulate Ms Byron on her new role. I welcome a number of her comments about how inspections are not just about identifying breaches. Setting out the work programme is also to be welcomed.

I wish to ask about the constraints within which the HSA operates. Ms Byron spoke about recruitment challenges and trying to access technical expertise. I apologise if some of these questions have already been asked, as I had to be elsewhere, but has the HSA engaged with the Government on additional funding or on doing something specific to ensure a full complement of inspectors?