Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy's question is timely, given that the general application regulations are under consideration and that specific definitions are included in the 2005 Act. There are two current provisions relating to asbestosis, for example, but they require updating. Deputy Morgan is right in saying that we need far better research in this area to enable us to draw up regulations that are suitable for circumstances he has outlined.

See this speech in context