Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I understand all the dangers in this area. The Minister of State made reference to guidelines issued by the HSA but the authority needs to sit down with all of the mart owners to work out a solution. That solution must then be clearly communicated to farmers, employees and patrons of the marts. Safety must be to the fore. I want to send my best wishes to the man who was hurt recently in the mart in Mohill. He is one of many people who have been injured at marts. We all know people who have suffered broken legs, crushed feet and other injuries at marts all over the country. We need to move away from that situation. Some of the solutions to improve safety may require investment in the marts and perhaps the State can be of assistance in that regard.

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