Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

I acknowledge the efforts and buy-in of farming organisations. The previous Minister, Brendan Smith, and Deputy Calleary led on this issue in 2010. The Minister has taken a proactive stance in his statements. How closely are the Department and the HSA working together? The HSA has a programme.

This summer two neighbours of mine lost their lives in farm accidents which was a tragedy. It is very important that there is a clear signal from everybody involved in agriculture, from farming organisations to the Department, the HSA and anybody that can further the cause. Departments often work on an individual basis. We need to make sure the Department and the HSA are working very closely together.

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