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Healy-Rae against rise in tractor driver age

Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has said the age at which people can drive a tractor must be retained at 16.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Healy-Rae against rise in tractor driver age

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Tractor driving test could impact labour - Minister

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Tractor driving test being considered

Tractor driving test being considered

Tractor driving test being considered

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RSA tractor test surpasses 54% pass rate over seven years

RSA tractor test surpasses 54% pass rate over seven years

RSA tractor test surpasses 54% pass rate over seven years

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Four tractor drivers killed and 11 injured on Irish roads since 2019

Four tractor drivers killed and 11 injured on Irish roads since 2019

Some 11 drivers were also seriously injured while behind the wheel of a tractor between 2019 and 2023.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Farming News: 2024’s weanling trade and tractor-driving rules under review

Farming News: 2024’s weanling trade and tractor-driving rules under review

Listen now to get this week's latest news, from mart price trends for weanlings to an upcoming review of the rules of who can drive tractors on the road.

PODCAST 1 January 1970

Review into legal age to drive a tractor

Review into legal age to drive a tractor

The RSA is reviewing the age limit for driving a tractor and is considering the introduction of a driving test.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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