Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Harte for her comprehensive opening statement. It is clear there is a sector here that has not been covered by the safety regulations and that is where this proposed legislation comes from. This is welcome and it is appropriate that we are examining t that. I can see there are also little technical issues being closed off as well where there were some small mistakes or inadequacies in the legislation.

Ms Harte referred to the gas emergency officers and the staff that are required.

Will this legislation mean that more of those staff will be required? Will the licensing of the additional facilities cover the cost of that?