In the light of the fact that three council workers were suspended for filling a pothole, does the Government have any plan to overhaul the health and safety legislation or change working conditions for council staff? In the case in question, the three workers were on their way back to their depot when they stopped to fill potholes in the common good.

We are really stretching it.

The workers in question were suspended because they were in breach of health and safety rules.

It may be a serious issue, but it is not one for the Order of Business.

It is a serious issue.

Why does the Deputy not see the Minister about it and not bring it up with me?

Are there plans to overhaul health and safety regulations and the Health and Safety Authority?

Has legislation been promised to overhaul health and safety regulations?

There is no promised legislation. I read the report on the case in question and there is an issue about the safety standards adopted in this case. I suggest Deputy Jerry Buttimer table this as a Topical Issue matter and the Ceann Comhairle may grant him permission to raise it.

Perhaps tabling a parliamentary question might be the answer.

Deputy Jerry Buttimer is playing for local headlines.