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Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

The case arose following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at a dairy farm in Co Limerick in 2020.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

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Always 'Dial Before You Dig': before you break ground, know what lies beneath

Always 'Dial Before You Dig': before you break ground, know what lies beneath

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 22 July 2026

Only one in five farm contractors use sunscreen during heatwaves - FCI survey

Only one in five farm contractors use sunscreen during heatwaves - FCI survey

NEWS 25 June 2026

How to make construction appointments on farms

How to make construction appointments on farms

How to make construction appointments on farms

BUILDINGS 10 June 2026

Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

NEWS 25 May 2026

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Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Farmers are being encouraged to download and review the HSA’s 'Tractor Safety and You' booklet, which gives practical advice on the safe use of tractors and machinery.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

While the approval rate in many TAMS III entry routes has dropped to anywhere from 10% to 60%, the farm safety entry route remained at 100% of applications being approved.

SHEEP HANDLING 11 March 2026

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

The maps can be used to denote areas where slurry can be applied with a splash plate as opposed to LESS equipment.

SCHEMES 11 March 2026

Wear the correct gear when spraying

Wear the correct gear when spraying

When spraying, you need to be protected from splashes, spills and fumes. The correct personal protective equipment needs to be worn.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

Coillte and the National Parks and Wildlife Service made the announcement at the launch of the campaign marking the beginning of the forest fire risk danger period.

NEWS 11 March 2026

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

The Health and Safety Authority has launched a national safety drive to tackle leading causes of fatalities on farms.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Investigation into death of man at Roscrea meat factory

Investigation into death of man at Roscrea meat factory

The HSA has launched an investigation into the incident which is understood to have occurred on Monday.

NEWS 11 March 2026

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