This month has seen a fatal accident on a farm in Co. Laois.
The most recent fatality brings the number to 13 this year. Farm fatalities now make up more than half of all occupational fatalities recorded so far this year in the Republic.
Farm organisations have been campaigning for more care to be taken on farms. The latest incident involved a tractor during harvesting.
Mushroom farms have seen their fair share of fatal incidents down the years; let’s hope that everyone takes on board the message that safety is paramount.
