Written answers

Wednesday, 3 May 2023

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Health and Safety

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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143. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which a person (details supplied) can be facilitated in relation to the transfer of some staff members to Naas, who were concerned for their safety and well-being at Citywest; if the urgent necessity of the transfer is recognised in order to obviate a long drawn-out process, as seems to be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20628/23]

Photo of Neale RichmondNeale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, all employers have a duty of care to their employees to ensure that their health and safety is not adversely affected by work activities.

The statutory body with responsibility for the enforcement of workplace health and safety legislation is the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Where an employee has a concern about the impact of work practices on their own health and safety, or on that of work colleagues, they can contact the HSA Contact Centre at contactus@hsa.ie or by LoCall: 0818 289 389 to lodge a complaint and/or to seek advice.

I would add that neither I nor the Health and Safety Authority have a role in the transfer of staff within a company. Such matters are for a company to decide in accordance with their own internal policies.

Separately, I would highlight that the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) provides a free information service for anyone seeking to obtain information about their employment rights and how to pursue them at Tel: 0818 808090. Further information is available on the WRC’s website www.workplacerelations.ie

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