Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 137: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will support a matter (details supplied). [14658/10]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The issue of occupational disease related financial support falls under the remit of the Minister for Social and Family Affairs.

My Department's remit, in relation to asbestos in the workplace, arises under occupational health and safety policy where the focus is on prevention. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 386 of 2006), which is enforced by the Health and Safety Authority, places obligations on employers and employees to ensure that the risk of exposure to asbestos is eliminated or reduced to a minimum and that any remaining residual risk is adequately controlled in accordance with the legislation.