Safety

No plans to introduce tractor driving training programme

While there is currently a Category W driving test in Ireland which covers tractor tests, volumes are very low from an applicant perspective.

NEWS 1 June 2026

No plans to introduce tractor driving training programme

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New initiative to promote farm safety awareness among children

New initiative to promote farm safety awareness among children

NEWS 29 May 2026

ICMSA appeals for rural drivers to observe ‘silage safety’

ICMSA appeals for rural drivers to observe ‘silage safety’

NEWS 27 May 2026

New rules for learner drivers on their second or third permit

New rules for learner drivers on their second or third permit

New rules for learner drivers on their second or third permit

NEWS 27 May 2026

All eligible farm safety applications to be approved under latest TAMS

All eligible farm safety applications to be approved under latest TAMS

All eligible farm safety applications to be approved under latest TAMS

NEWS 25 May 2026

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Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

The incident took place on Sunday and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

NEWS 24 April 2026

€1.18m announced for farm safety, health and wellbeing

€1.18m announced for farm safety, health and wellbeing

Farmer health and wellbeing checks, livestock handling training and tractor driving safety awareness training for children 14 years of age and older are among some of the 46 projects selected.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Skin cancer awareness campaign for farmers launched

Skin cancer awareness campaign for farmers launched

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland with over 11,000 cases every year, many of which are preventable.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Lidl recalls chicken due to salmonella

Lidl recalls chicken due to salmonella

The batches of chicken breast fillet products were recalled due to the presence of salmonella.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

For both safety and the protection of the environment, pits need to be checked over and repairs carried out before being filled with grass this silage season.

BUILDINGS 24 April 2026

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

Ireland will hold the EU presidency from July 2026 to the end of the year. The country holding the role has the power to make progress in legislation.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

Donegal Country Council has issued an orange warning for high fire risk as a result of the current weather forecast, remaining in place until Monday 27 April.

NEWS 24 April 2026

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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