Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

A couple of weeks ago a neighbour of mine was attacked by a bull and died as a result. It had a devastating impact. The Minister is right in that farmers who have grown up on farms and been around animals and livestock all their lives tend to think they understand them but at a moment's notice, an animal can turn on them. The devastation caused by these accidents is considerable and we must do more in this regard. Most of the information given is on the use of machinery, lifting and so forth, but as Deputy McFadden said, 54% of accidents are caused by livestock. It is vital, therefore, that we inform people in a more robust and better way about livestock.

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