David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I beg Senator Landy's pardon. There were many times when Laois were there, and they did extremely well, except for the foul-mouthed response of two Laois people sitting behind me on one occasion. I was absolutely horrified. There was a Northern family sitting in front of me and I thought, "Oh my God", so I told them that I was from Laois as well but that I was not like the two behind me. To be serious, I very much welcome the involvement of the GAA. That will be an extremely valuable message and anything that makes our farms safer is welcome. Let the message go out from Seanad Éireann, and let it not be contained.

I welcome the fact that there has been a fair amount of publicity on this issue. It is not the sexiest of issues but it is a vitally important one, particularly for people who live and work in the countryside, and their families. I believe I am correct in stating that there are very few women involved in this, although women play an active part nowadays in farming. Maybe they are more prudent and more careful than the men but whatever the situation, I very much welcome this report. I congratulate its authors and I look forward to the Minister implementing as many of the suggestions contained in the report as possible.