I know the Minister shares in the sense of shock occasioned by the death rate figures in Navan and would he not now take the opportunity of introducing more stringent regulations in regard to safety? I do not think the House would tolerate a situation in which such a death rate would continue.

As the Deputy will be aware, the legislation presently before the House refers to the updating of the 1955 Factories Act. The mines and quarries regulations 1955 are different. As I said earlier, if as a result of further investigations a review is needed or if Members wish to make any suggestions or proposals to me that should be reviewed I will be prepared to accept them.