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HSA investigating after man dies on Cork farm

Gardaí and emergency services responded to a fatal workplace accident at a premises near Bandon, Co Cork, on Thursday.

NEWS 12 December 2025

HSA investigating after man dies on Cork farm

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Watch: are you protecting yourself while spraying?

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NEWS 15 October 2025

HSA campaign to target deadly falls in farming

HSA campaign to target deadly falls in farming

NEWS 6 October 2025

Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

NEWS 15 September 2025

HSA to target forestry sector in new safety campaign

HSA to target forestry sector in new safety campaign

HSA to target forestry sector in new safety campaign

NEWS 9 September 2025

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Farmers urged to prioritise safety as Farm Safety Week kicks off

Farmers urged to prioritise safety as Farm Safety Week kicks off

So far in 2025, there have been 12 farming fatalities, the same amount as the total number of fatalities in farming in 2024.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Almost 1,500 safety inspections in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2024

Almost 1,500 safety inspections in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2024

This figure comes from the HSA’s 2024 annual report which showed that the authority conducted 11,600 workplace inspections and investigations across all economic sectors.

FARM SAFETY 11 June 2025

Farm safety has to move in the right direction

Farm safety has to move in the right direction

There was a decrease in the volume of fatal farm accidents last year, and hopefully this trend continues, writes Martin Merrick.

FARM SAFETY 11 June 2025

New action plan targeting farm fatalities launched

New action plan targeting farm fatalities launched

The Farm Safety Partnership (FSPAC) launched the plan for 2025 to 2027 with the goal to tackle persistent safety challenges in the sector while fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing.

FARM SAFETY 11 June 2025

Teagasc advice on farm safety

Teagasc advice on farm safety

Francis Bligh, Teagasc health and safety specialist, on the potential dangers around the farm and how to avoid them.

11 June 2025

Woman dies in farm accident in Kerry

Woman dies in farm accident in Kerry

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and gardaí have since conducted an examination at the site.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Positive cocaine test for livestock lorry driver

Positive cocaine test for livestock lorry driver

The operation was carried out alongside the Road Safety Authority (RSA), Revenue Customs and Excise, Department of Social Protection, and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).

NEWS 11 June 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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