Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
Role and Operation of the Health and Safety Authority: Discussion
9:30 am
David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Does the HSA work with other agencies such as Safe Electric with respect to the safe installation of these panels? As I said, in the UK between 2020 and 2021, there was a huge increase in the number of fire incidents. I do not think we will be any different here because it is expanding at a massive rate, which is good. However, we need to ensure the people installing them on farms, homes and schools are trained and know what they are doing. Does the HSA have any engagement with Safe Electric to ensure the people installing them are trained and know what they are doing? This affects not just the construction end of it but also the electrical side of it, which is a big area.