Structural Breakdown
Workplace Compliance and advice
Prevention Services
Communications and Customer Relations
The following section gives a breakdown of the internal structure and organisation of the Authority.
Compliance
Workplace Compliance and Advice is comprised of the Field Operations and Operations Development and Chemical Safety Enforcement Divisions and internal legal services. It enforces the relevant statutory provisions in relation to occupational safety and health and provides expert advice to employers, employees and the self-employed.
The structure is -
Field Operations Role and Structure
The aim of the Field Operations inspectorate is to promote a working environment in which the safety, health and welfare of persons at work is maintained at the highest practicable level. This means ensuring that preventative systems are in place, and involves working with those who can influence and affect safety, including small companies and the self-employed.
The main functions of the Field Operations Division are –
- to carry out inspections of places of work and ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated Regulations
- to investigate workplace accidents and complaints
- to provide workplace information and advice in the areas of construction, agriculture, mines and quarries, manufacturing and all economic sectors that are not covered by the Authority’s Chemical Safety Enforcement Division; and
- to carry out special investigations.
The structure is:
Pat O’Halloran
Inspector Grade 1 | Peter O’Connell
Inspector Grade 1 | Mark Cullen
Inspector Grade 1 | Sean Hyde Inspector Grade 1 | PJ Murphy Inspector Grade 1 | Alan Costello Inspector Grade 1 |
Regional Manager
North-East | Regional Manager
East | Regional Manager
South-East | Regional Manager South-West | Regional Manager North-West | Manager Special Investigation Unit |
Delivery of Service
The inspectors within our Field Operations Division carry out inspections across all sectors in accordance with the Authority’s published Annual Programme of Work. They investigate accidents that have been notified to the Authority on a priority basis. They also investigate complaints that have been received from employees and other persons concerning safety, health and welfare conditions at work. Inspections and accident and complaint investigations bring inspectors into direct contact with employers, employees or their representatives.
Classes of Records
- Inspections of workplaces
- Complaints about workplace
- Notifications of Accidents : IR1 Forms
- Notifications of Dangerous Occurrences: IR3 Form
- Notifications of Commencement of Construction Work: CR1 Forms
- Prosecution
- Section Administration
Information collected during inspection and accident and complaint investigation is recorded on the Authority’s SAFE System (System for Accident and Field Enforcement). This information includes details of the employer and the place of work and a short report of the inspection visit. Detailed reports prepared as separate documents are referenced in the Safe Report of Visit Form on the system.
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Operations Development and Chemical Safety Enforcement
The Operations Development and Chemical Safety Enforcement Division enforce legislation relating to chemicals including:
- the prevention of major accident hazards under the COMAH Regulations 2006;
- bulk petroleum stores and oil jetties;
- exposure to chemical agents in the workplace including asbestos, occupational exposure limits;
- monitoring compliance in workplaces on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous chemicals; and
- monitoring carriage of dangerous goods by road (ADR) and the storage of petrol at retail and private petroleum stores.
In addition the Division provides backup to inspectors in the development of enforcement processes and procedures to make the work of inspectors more efficient. This includes the:
- training of all new inspectors and upskilling for experienced inspectors
- provision of inspectors enforcement procedures
- provision of a modern IT system for recording inspectors’ data on inspections and accident/complaint investigations (the so called SF system).
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The structure is –
Dr Peter J Claffey
Programme Manager | |
| Enforcement Process Development Unit | Process
Industries Unit | OH/REACH/GHS/Enforcement | ADR Enforcement |
Jim Holmes
Inspector Grade I (Acting) | Pat Conneely Inspector Grade I | Gareth Doran
Inspector Grade I | Marie McCarthy Inspector Grade I |
The services provided by each of the Units and the information provided and records held are as follows:
Enforcement Process Development
Role and Structure
The main function of the Enforcement Process Development Unit is to ensure that inspectors operate to best practice and use their powers effectively.
The structure is –
Jim Holmes
Inspector Grade I (Acting) |
Mark Rowlands
Inspector Grade II | Dermot O’Brien
Inspector Grade II |
Delivery of Service
The Unit trains new inspectors over the first 6 months of their appointment using a training plan prepared in 2006. This training includes accompanying experienced inspectors during inspections and attending an in-house modular training programme with presentations on health and safety enforcement. Inspection and enforcement procedures are constantly being updated and are stored in the Authority’s internal intranet. Ongoing training is provided on these procedures.
The Unit also looks after the IT system used for recording all inspection and investigation data generated by inspectors known as GeoSmart, including the quality and correctness of data entered by inspectors.
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Occupational Hygiene / REACH Enforcement
Role and Structure
The main function of the Occupational Hygiene / REACH Enforcement Unit is
- To monitor and ensure compliance in workplaces with the Chemicals Act 2008, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Chemical Agents Regulations 2001 and other sector specific legislation (including asbestos and biological agents)
The structure is –
Gareth Doran
Inspector Grade I |
Jim Fanning
Fiona Mitchell
Kevin Buckley
Majella Lowe
Tom O’Sullivan
Geraldine Mattimoe
Inspectors Grade II |
Delivery of Service
The Occupational Hygiene / REACH Enforcement Unit inspects companies and products and investigates complaints and accidents in relation to legislative areas outlined. The Unit’s inspectors, during their workplace inspections, ensure that employers are aware of their responsibilities, comply with relevant health and safety legislation and manage health and safety at their place of work. This is achieved by a combination of advice, enforcement or legal proceedings, as appropriate. The Unit aims to increase the awareness of workers on the potential ill-health effects of using chemicals/substances in the workplace and advise regarding suitable methods of control to minimise exposure.
Where relevant, inspections may involve air monitoring for chemical/physical agents to determine worker exposure. Assessments of notifications of removal work for asbestos containing materials submitted by contractors are also conducted.
Classes of Records
- Inspections of workplaces on IT Enforcement System
- Complaints about workplaces
- Notifications of Accidents: IR1 Forms
- Notifications of Dangerous Occurrences: IR3
- Asbestos/Biological Agent Notification Forms
- Notifications of asbestos removal work
- Reports of meetings
- Section Administration
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Process Industries
Role and Structure
The main functions of the Process Industries Unit (PIU) are -
- to act as the Central Competent Authority for the 2006 COMAH Regulations (EU Seveso II Directive);
- to act as the National Authority for the Chemicals Weapons Convention; and
- inspect identified sub-Seveso sites, jetties and offshore exploitation/exploration facilities.
The structure is –
Pat Conneely
Inspector Grade I |
Michael Boylan
Inspector Grade II | Alice Doherty
Inspector Grade II | Olivia Walsh
Inspector Grade II (Acting) |
Delivery of Service
The Process Industries Unit primarily inspects establishments operated by, for example, chemical, oil and LPG companies under the COMAH Regulations 2006 (implementing the ‘SEVESO II’ Directive). It investigates complaints and accidents in relation to these establishments. All of these premises must have Major Accident Prevention Policies (MAPP’s) in place which are reviewed on inspection. For the ‘Upper-tier’ Seveso II sites the Unit reviews Safety Reports submitted by the companies, on-site emergency plans and external emergency plans prepared by the Local Competent Authorities. The Unit also provides advice to these companies and their representative bodies.
The Unit gives advice about the major hazard aspects of land-use planning to the planning authorities. It provides information to members of the public in the context of “Access to Information on the Environment” Regulations and it also supplies information to the European Commission on the application of the Seveso II Directive.
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Classes of Records
- Inspections of workplaces on the IT enforcement system
- Complaints about workplaces
- MAPP’s, Safety Reports and emergency plans
- Chemical Weapons Act annual list of companies with inventories of scheduled substances
- Notifications of Accidents: IR1 Forms
- Notifications of Dangerous Occurrences: IR3 Forms
- Reports of meetings
- Section Administration
ADR Enforcement
Role and Structure
The main function of the ADR Enforcement Unit is to monitor compliance with and enforce legislation relating to the carriage of dangerous substances by road and the storage of petrol at private and retail petroleum stores.
The structure is –
Marie McCarthy
Inspector Grade I |
John Harrington
Inspector Grade II |
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Delivery of Service
The ADR Enforcement Unit performs road-side checks on vehicles carrying dangerous goods to ensure compliance by all duty holders with the requirements of the European Agreement concerning the international carriage of goods by road (ADR). The Unit carries out inspections at dangerous goods depots to ensure appropriate management systems are in place and that Dangerous Goods Safety advisor's (DGSA's) have been appointed and are meeting their responsibilities. The Unit’s inspectors visit retail and private petroleum stores to assess their compliance with the specific requirements around storage of petroleum. They also investigate complaints and accidents that arise in these areas. In all cases, they take appropriate remedial action, through a combination of providing advice, issuing fines, issuing notices or legal proceedings.
Classes of Records
- Inspections of workplaces on IT Enforcement system
- Complaints about workplaces
- Notification of Accidents: IR1 Forms
- Notification of Dangerous Occurrences: IR3 Forms
- Fines issued in lieu of Prosecution
- Reports of Meetings
- Section Administration
Legal Service
Role and Structure
The main functions of the Legal Service Unit are –
- to provide internal legal advice;
- to liaise with state legal services for the conduct of prosecutions.
The structure is–
Johanna Hally
Legal Advisor |
Maura McKenna
Legal Advisor |
Delivery of Service
The Unit provides services for the State legal services, colleagues within the Authority and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation.
Classes of Record
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8.2PREVENTION SERVICES
Prevention Services is comprised of the following four departments:
- Policy and Technical Services
- Occupational Health
- Education Strategy
- Communications and Customer Relations
The role of the Division is to facilitate the Irish workforce to achieve an environment in which they can work safely and in support of their own health and well-being.
The structure is -
Mary Dorgan
Assistant Chief Executive |
Paula Gough
Programme Manager | Kieran Sludds Inspector Grade I | Joanne Harmon
Assistant Principal | Gavin Lonergan
Communications Manager |
| Policy/Technical Services | Occupational Health | Education Strategy | Communications and Customer Relations |
Policy and Technical Services Department
Role and Structure
The main functions of the Policy and Technical Services Department are –
- to develop and review legislation
- to prepare and publish guidance on health and safety issues;
- to develop enforcement guidance;
- to promote health and safety;
- to provide support to Workplace Compliance in the development of competence;
- to identify emerging health and safety issues and develop policy.
The structure is –
Paula Gough Programme Manager |
John Colreavy
Inspector Grade I | Deirdre Sinnott Inspector Grade I | Martin O’Dea Inspector Grade I | Pat Griffin Inspector Grade I | Anne Maria O’Connor
Inspector Grade I | Hilary Byrne Inspector Grade I |
| Machinery and Equipment, Fishing, STF | Transport Safety Unit | Construction and SSWP | Agriculture and Quarries | Health Services Sector | Retail |
Delivery of Service
The Policy and Technical Services Department:
- develop and review legislation and guidance for approval by the Board and for submission to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation;
- develop guidance for employers and employees. This guidance is made available on the web and through the Workplace Contact Unit;
- develop enforcement guidance for the compliance division of the Authority
- provide support to Workplace Compliance in the development of technical competence;
- participate on national groups or committees relating to safety and health where these relate to the Authority work programme.
Classes of Records
- Section Administration
- Reports of Meetings
- Policy
- Publications
Transport Safety
Role and Structure
The Authority plays a leading role in the development of legislation and guidance relating to carriage of dangerous goods by road [ADR] and in the examination of dangerous goods drivers and Safety Advisers and the storage and transport of liquid fuels. The Authority aims to assist in defining an ADR strategy for Ireland in conjunction with other relevant appointed ADR Competent Authorities.
The Authority is the Competent Authority for the Transportable Pressure Equipment [TPED] in Ireland. The Authority fulfils functions under the Dangerous Substances Act in relation to Retail and Private Petroleum Stores.
The Unit’s main objective is to fulfil the Competent Authority role under existing national and international legislation on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, the ADR agreement and TPED.
The main functions of the Unit are -
- contribution to the development of national and international legislation, structures, policies and procedures for ADR and TPED provisions in Ireland and internationally;
- contribution to the development of national and international legislation, structures, policies and procedures for Retail and Private Petroleum Stores, in conjunction with Local Authorities;
- contribution to the GHS awareness campaign by provision of web based guidance and information during chemical transport related inspections;
- provision of guidance and information on ADR, TPED and GHS targeted at small and medium enterprises [SME's];
- ensuring dangerous goods drivers and Safety Advisers are assessed through examination;
- ensuring all exemption/derogation and approval request responded to agreed timelines;
- partnering with Competent Authorities in other Member States to develop an integrated and consistent approach to ADR, GHS and TPED implementation and enforcement.
The structure is -
Deirdre Sinnott
Inspector Grade I |
Steve McGarry
Inspector Grade II | Sheena Notley
Inspector Grade II |
Delivery of Service
The Transport Safety Unit deals with many queries and requests regarding policy, legislation, enforcement and EU/National implementation of relevant Directives for which it has responsibility.
The Unit services EU and international meeting commitments as part of its competent authority remit for ADR and TPED related matters.
The Unit deals with queries from Irish Industry, the public, Government Departments and Agencies, Local Authorities, Fire Authorities, Trade Associations, EU Member States, EU Commission and the UNECE bodies responsible for ADR related matters. The Unit provides a limited number of targeted lectures and seminars and gives advice by way of discussion and presentations to the public and others.
The Unit ensures the efficient management of the ADR Driver and DGSA Examination schemes which are run by an appointed agent, under contract, on behalf of the Authority.
The Unit manages the approval of trainers for the ADR Driver Training Scheme in Ireland, as part of the Authority’s Competent Authority remit under the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act 1998.
The Unit is also the focal point for -
- the Review Group for the Examinations for Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers and ADR Drivers, and
- the Ad-Hoc TSAC Working Group on the ADR and TPED matters.
Classes of Records
- Inspections of workplace
- Complaints about workplaces
- Notifications of Accidents: IR1 Form
- Notifications of Dangerous Occurrences: IR3 Forms
- Examination
- Course approvals
- Reports of meetings
- Section Administration
Occupational Health
Role and Structure
The main functions of the Occupational Health Unit are to -
- carry out inspections and enforcement duties on health related issues
- provide support and information to other sections within the Authority and to employers, employees and members of the public on issues related to the health of people at work.
The structure is -
Kieran Sludds
Occupational Health Manager |
Patricia Murray
Organisational Psychologist/Inspector Grade II | Francis Power
Ergonomist/Inspector Grade II |
Delivery of Service
The Occupational Health Unit provides services for the Authority's staff, employers and employees and members of the public. Where a workplace has the support of its own occupational health professionals it is preferable that they are consulted prior to contacting the Authority.
Classes of Records
- Technical Information
- Internal Administration
- Inspections of workplaces
- Complaints about workplaces
- Approved Doctors
- Professional Development and Research
- Projects
- Bullying in the workplace
- Contact with other organisations
Education Strategy
Role and Structure
The role of the Education Strategy Unit is to develop and implement programmes which promote and foster awareness and understanding of workplace health and safety for those currently in education. The focus of the Unit is influencing the workers and managers of the future.
The Unit Manager is Joanne Harmon
Delivery of Service
The Unit works in close collaboration with relevant external organisations and also cross functionally utilising expertise within the Authority.
Classes of Records
- Section Administration
- Projects
8.2.5 Communications and Customer Relations
Role and Structure
The main functions of the Communications and Customer Relations Unit are –
- co-ordination of the Authority’s external communications strategy;
- provision of a comprehensive media relations service
- co-ordination of the Authority’s event management and publications functions;
- provide a health and safety information service to our external customers.
The structure is –
Gavin Lonergan
Communications Manager |
Mark Ryan
Communications Officer | Annette Slater
Norah Heffernan
Maura Kavanagh (Acting)
Higher Executive Officers
Workplace Contact Unit |
Delivery of Service
The services provided by the Communications and Customer Relations Unit include -
Workplace Contacts
The Unit has a dedicated team to capture requests for information and reports of complaints, fatal and serious accidents and incidents. They also provide a health and safety information service to callers.
Media Relations
The Unit communicates with the media in accordance with the Authority’s policy on media relations. It also deals with queries from the general public. The Unit issues speeches and press releases as well as organising press conferences and photo-calls.
Event Management
The Unit co-ordinates all of the Authority’s public events throughout the year including an annual conference and a range of seminars.
Exhibitions
The Authority exhibits at many exhibitions, promoting health and safety in the workplace. At these exhibitions Inspectors give verbal advice on matters of workplace health and safety.
Publications
The Unit manages the production of the Authority’s publications, which include leaflets, pamphlets and guides. These are produced in association with colleagues within the Authority. Major publications include the Newsletter, the Programme of Work and the Annual Report.
Campaigns and Other Promotional Activities
The Unit organises a range of thematic campaigns with particular emphasis on priority high-risk sectors. It is also responsible for arranging promotional activities including the production of videos and other resource material.
Information is also available to the media via e-mail and over the telephone. These requests relate to information that is not already published. This information service is provided in accordance with the Authority’s policy on media relations.
Classes of Records
- Advertising
- Events and Exhibition
- Publications
- Conference
- Speeches
- Press releases
- Media coverage
- Section Administration
Chemical Policy and services
Role and Structure
The main function of the division is as National Competent Authority for a range of European chemical legislation on health, safety and the environment. The list of legislation we are the Competent Authority for includes:
- Asbestos
- Carcinogens
- Chemical Agents
- Biological Agents
- REACH Regulation
- Detergents Regulation
- Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances and Preparations
- Marketing and Use Directive
- Export and Import of Dangerous Chemicals Regulation
As Competent Authority, we:
- Provide technical expertise to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation during EU negotiations on new and existing chemical’s legislation at the European Council.
- Participate as technical experts and as Competent Authority at Commission and European Chemical Agency (ECHA) working groups and committees.
- Engage and consult with our stakeholders and customers throughout negotiations and discussions so that Irish views and interests are provided at the EU level.
- Develop the legislative proposals for implementation of European directives and regulations in Ireland and manage the consultation process around this.
- Develop codes of practice, guidance and guidelines.
- Inform, educate and promote awareness and knowledge of chemical legislation through a dedicated helpdesk, web-pages, awareness campaigns, seminars, workshops, newsletters and other forums.
- Monitor and engage in discussions on emerging trends and changes in chemical research and development so that we can plan for future work areas and needs.
- Lead and participate in stakeholder forums.
- Act as the principal contact for the Authority in the Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee (TSAC) and related ad-hoc working groups.
The structure is –
Sharon McGuinness
ACE Chemicals Policy and Services |
Nuala Flavin
Programme Manager |
Blaithin Tarpey
Inspector Grade I | John Riddick
Inspector Grade I | Yvonne Mullooly Inspector Grade I | Darren Arkins Inspector Grade I | Majella Cosgrave Inspector Grade I |
| Technical and Legal | Risk Management and Communication | Environment and Risk Assessment | Chemical and Biological Agents | Project and Process Manager |
Delivery of service
The Chemical Policy and Services (CPS) division plays a leading role in development of the above legislation at both EU and national level, including participation in EU technical working groups which develop the technical guidance, review and amend this legislation.
CPS also participates as Competent Authority at EU Commission level and as technical experts in European Chemical Agency (ECHA) technical working groups and committees established under the REACH Regulation to implement and administer the regulation effectively.
The CPS division also deals with policy and legislation in relation to the implementation of chemical and biological regulations for which it has responsibility, consulting with various stakeholders at EU and national level.
At national level, the CPS provides advice and information to stakeholders in the form of a dedicated helpdesk for REACH and GHS enquiries. The division promotes awareness of their designated area by running information campaigns, consisting of inter alia, seminars, and briefing sessions. Information is also provided in the format of guidance and publications.
Recruitment, training and development of staff is delivered to enable the Authority implement the competent authority and enforcement brief for new and existing chemical legislation. The division also provides support, advice and guidance to other sections of the Authority.
Classes of Records
- Technical documents relating to the EU Commission and ECHA working groups, most of which are considered to be confidential to the committee or working group involved, until made publicly available.
- Reports of meetings, both internal and external
- Section administration
- Inspections and investigation reports
- Draft legislation and related correspondence
- Contact with other organisations, including other national Competent Authorities and national and international departments and organisations including with ECHA via a dedicated secure network known as REACH-IT
- Research and projects
- Policy
- Publications
- Correspondence and queries in relation to all the above, including help desk queries.
Corporate Services
Corporate Services is responsible for the implementation of effective human resource and financial management strategies. It also co-ordinates the strategic management, planning and board secretariat functions, and provides the information and communications technology to support the work of the Authority.
The structure is -
Robert Roe Assistant Chief Executive |
| Finance Unit | Human Resources Unit | ICT Unit | Legislation and Liaison Unit | Board Secretariat, Research and Statistics and Records Management Unit |
| John Moran Head of Finance | Bernie Ruttledge
Head of Human Resources | Andrew Allen
Head of ICT | Con Body
Head of Legislation and Liaison | Marie Dalton
Assistant Principal |
Finance
Role and Structure
The main functions of the Finance Unit are –
- to co-ordinate negotiations with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation on the Authority’s annual grant requirements [Pay and Non-Pay];
- to process and monitor payments including the provision of monthly reports of expenditure to Senior Management, the Board of the Authority and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation;
- to maintain and develop the computerised accounting systems and controls
- to prepare year-end accounts for audit by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General;
- maintaining internal controls; and
- payment of wages and salaries.
The Finance Unit also has responsibility for the administration, control and monitoring of the Authority’s Non-Pay grant, which includes provision for –
- Accommodation
- Travel and subsistence
- Postal and telecommunications services
- Office equipment and other supplies
- Research
- Information, advertising and publicity
The Authority is subject to the requirements of the Prompt Payments of Accounts Act 1997 and it is the responsibility of the Finance Unit to ensure compliance throughout the organisation.
The structure is –
John Moran
Head of Finance |
Debbie Mc Donnell
Finance Officer |
Delivery of Service
Payments (electronic transfer of funds/ cheques/ bank drafts) are made out at the request of the other Sections within the Authority and they are forwarded to the companies that supply the goods and services. The part of the Finance Unit that comprises the Travel and Subsistence Section provides services exclusively for staff members and others connected directly with the Authority.
Classes of Records
- Appropriation Accounts
- Estimates
- General Payments
- Petty Cash
- Trial Balances
- Section Administration
- Travel and Subsistence
- Insurance
- Annual Accounts
Human Resources
Role and Structure
The Human Resources Unit is responsible for the management of the human resources and training function within the Authority.
The main functions of the Human Resources Unit are to -
- deliver the Authority’s Human Resources Strategy;
- deliver the Industrial Relations Strategy;
- recruit staff
- administer salaries and pensions;
- develop, co-ordinate and evaluate staff training including identifying competency set and training needs analysis; and
- manage the operation of the performance management and development system.
The structure is -
Bernie Ruttledge
Head of Human Resources |
Gillian Mathews
Human Resources Officer | Joan Hannigan
Human Resources Officer | Grainne O’Hanlon
Training and Development Officer |
Delivery of Service
The Human Resources Unit is responsible for providing a day to day human resource service exclusively for staff members and others connected directly with the Authority, including -
- the monitoring of sick leave, annual leave and the staff flexitime system;
- liaison with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation in relation to Finance Unit payment of salary;
- keeping up to date with employment legislation;
- interpreting Department of Finance Circulars and informing staff of this information;
- the maintenance and development of the Units computerised systems and controls, and
- general administration work.
Classes of Records
- Personnel/Staff
- Recruitment
- Promotion competitions
- Section administration
- Industrial relation
- Salaries/Pensions
- Training
Information and Communications Technologies
Role and Structure
The main functions of the Information and Communications Technologies Unit (ICT) are to –
- facilitate the Authority in planning, assessing and delivering its Programme of Work and
- maximise the benefits of Information and Communications Technology within the Authority.
The structure is –
Andrew Allen
Head of ICT |
| Marie Manning Higher Executive Officer MS Office Applications; Enforcement Applications; ICT Helpdesk; ICT Policies/Procedures | Barry Young
Higher Executive Officer ICT Networking and Security; Telephony and Communications Technology | Maurice de Courcey
Higher Executive Officer ICT Support for Chemical Policy and Services (REACH and GHS); ICT Server and Database Infrastructure; ICT for Business Continuity |
Delivery of Service
The ICT Unit provides systems and support for staff of the Authority, thereby enhancing the service that they provide to their customers. The ICT Unit does not supply services directly to members of the public. It purchases consultancy, hardware, software and computer consumables throughout the year from external suppliers. All procurement is made in accordance with the Authority’s Purchasing Policy and Procedures.
Classes of Records
- Section Administration
- Hardware
- Software
- Systems Development
- ICT Infrastructure Information
8.24 Legislation and Liaison
Role and Structure
The main functions of the Legislation and Liaison Unit are to –
- co-ordinate the Authority’s contribution to the legislative development process in its role and functions under Chapter 1 of Part 6 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 relating to Regulations and Codes of Practice;
- liaise with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation on the co-ordination of legislation development matters and response material to representations and Parliamentary Questions;
- service meetings of the Legislation and Guidance Sub-Committee of the Board.
The structure is–
Con Body
Head of Function |
Caitriona Fitzgerald
Higher Executive Officer |
Delivery of Service
The Unit provides services for staff of the Authority, members of the Legislation and Guidance Sub-Committee of the Board and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation.
Classes of Records
- Draft proposals for legislation and guidance
- Material for reply to Parliamentary Questions, representations and enquiries
- Papers and Records, as appropriate, of the Legislation and Guidance Sub-Committee of the
Board Secretariat, Research and Statistics and Records Management
Role and Structure
The main functions of the Board Secretariat, Research and Statistics and Records Management Unit are –
- preparation for and service of meetings of the Board;
- strategic planning and assessment
- co-ordinate research;
- development of health and safety statistics and reports;
- records management.
The structure is -
Marie Dalton
Assistant Principal |
Liz Robinson
Executive Officer and Records Officer |
Delivery of Service
The Unit provides services for Board members and staff of the Authority.
Classes of Records
Section Administration
- Board Policy Papers
- Minutes of Board Meetings
- Research
- Statistics
- Planning and Evaluation
- Records Management