Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Monday, 23 March 2015

Seanad Public Consultation Committee

Farm Safety: Discussion

2:00 pm

Photo of Martin ConwayMartin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank each of the speakers, who have put forward very powerful positions on the issue. I would take heed of what they say more than many of the other people as these are the representative organisations of farmers. We all agree with the comment about farm inspectors being advocates. What do the witnesses think should be done by the Department and the Health and Safety Authority that is not being done now? Should a specific recommendation be carried through that has not yet been made? The various initiatives are admirable, as is the co-operation with industry and so forth. Nevertheless, we will ultimately have to write a report making specific recommendations. Will the witnesses outline one or two issues that are an absolute priority and which should be completed as a matter of urgency?

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