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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 18 July 2025

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LETTERS 16 July 2025

Minister not for turning on splash plate ban on farms over 100kg N/ha

Minister not for turning on splash plate ban on farms over 100kg N/ha

NEWS 5 May 2025

Co-ops and pig farms on EPA national priority site list for 2024

Co-ops and pig farms on EPA national priority site list for 2024

Co-ops and pig farms on EPA national priority site list for 2024

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 April 2025

Legal query: can I stop drones taking photos of my property?

Legal query: can I stop drones taking photos of my property?

Legal query: can I stop drones taking photos of my property?

CONSUMER 19 February 2025

New rules for 35,000 farmers on peaty soils

New rules for 35,000 farmers on peaty soils

It remains to be clarified if land reclamation works will be permitted on parcels receiving CAP payments.

NEWS 4 December 2024

IFA launches 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign to tackle sheep attacks

IFA launches 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign to tackle sheep attacks

IFA president Francie Gorman said dog owners have to be confronted about their failure to take responsibility for the actions of their pets.

NEWS 4 December 2024

BISS fines loom on CAP peatland rules

BISS fines loom on CAP peatland rules

It is thought that as many as 32,000 farmers are to be impacted by the new GAEC 2 rules.

NEWS 4 December 2024

MLAs refuse to back down on Muir penalties

MLAs refuse to back down on Muir penalties

Minister Muir has sought to reverse a change to the cross-compliance penalty regime in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 December 2024

Independent TD calls for legislation review for trespass on farmland

Independent TD calls for legislation review for trespass on farmland

Offaly deputy Carol Nolan said she is engaging with the Office of the Parliamentary Legal Advisor within the Oireachtas as part of her intention to initiate the review.

NEWS 4 December 2024

‘Realistic fines’ needed to clamp down on illegal hunting and trespass - IFA

‘Realistic fines’ needed to clamp down on illegal hunting and trespass - IFA

The IFA has called for the establishment of a dedicated rural crime unit in an Garda Síochána.

NEWS 4 December 2024

Department inspector has animal cruelty sentence reduced on appeal

Department inspector has animal cruelty sentence reduced on appeal

Michael O’Reilly of Cois Maigh, Mogeely, Castlemartyr, Co Cork pleaded guilty in May 2024 to seven charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, 2013. David Forsythe reports.

NEWS 4 December 2024

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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