Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not have the exact number to hand but it will have the necessary resources to carry out inspections and it has the necessary powers. The protocol that has been developed is very much about employers and employees working together in order that the right safety measures are put in place to give both staff and employers the confidence to go back to work. In fairness to a lot of employers right across this country, they closed down quickly to protect their staff and have been working very closely with the HSA. I am satisfied that the majority of employers will do the right thing but if the HSA needs to take action regarding some employers that may not adhere to the guidelines, it has the necessary powers to do so.

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