Seanad debates
Tuesday, 17 May 2005
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Committee Stage.
4:00 pm
Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
In response to Senator McDowell, I forgot to mention expertise from outside the country can be sought. This has happened in at least one situation of which I know. It seems considerably less complex than the chemical industry example about which Senator O'Toole spoke but it is the practice to seek outside expertise. The inspector is legally indemnified, although that is not quite the point Senator O'Toole made. He made the point about the professional standing of the inspector and the need for support. I will consider the arguments made before Report Stage and if I believe an amendment is warranted, I will table one.
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