Health and Safety Authority

Heydon wants farmer mental health to be addressed at ‘every engagement’

Martin Heydon was responding to a question from Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan in relation to available supports and programmes for farmers around mental health and well-being.

NEWS 6 April 2025

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Inspections to target machinery safety next week

Inspections to target machinery safety next week

NEWS 28 March 2025

Man in his 60s dies in Donegal farm incident

Man in his 60s dies in Donegal farm incident

NEWS 25 February 2025

Man in his 60s dies in Kerry farm incident

Man in his 60s dies in Kerry farm incident

Man in his 60s dies in Kerry farm incident

NEWS 15 February 2025

Payment penalties for farm health and safety breaches 'unfair' - ICMSA

Payment penalties for farm health and safety breaches 'unfair' - ICMSA

Payment penalties for farm health and safety breaches 'unfair' - ICMSA

NEWS 11 February 2025

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Man dies in Leitrim farm incident

Man dies in Leitrim farm incident

HSA and Garda investigations are under way into a suspected farm fatality in Co Leitrim.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Leave immediate clean-up to emergency services – HSA

Leave immediate clean-up to emergency services – HSA

The authority has urged farmers to leave immediate clean-up operations to the emergency services and professional operators who have the necessary competence to undertake the work safely.

NEWS 1 January 1970

HSA inspection campaign set to focus on livestock

HSA inspection campaign set to focus on livestock

The campaign will focus on the safe management of livestock during calving season, when the risk of injury to farmers increases significantly.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Twelve people died in farming incidents in 2024

Twelve people died in farming incidents in 2024

Agriculture accounted for the highest number of work-related fatalities in 2024 despite having a mere 4% share in the workforce.

NEWS 1 January 1970

HSA inspection campaign to focus on farmer health and wellbeing

HSA inspection campaign to focus on farmer health and wellbeing

HSA inspectors will be identifying and discussing the health risks associated with farming during this campaign and will be promoting the guidance and resources available.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building