Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Fianna Fail)

I start by welcoming my colleague Senator Andrews back. I am glad he is back. As they would say in Cork, fair play to you, boy, for what you did.

I wish to raise the issue of farm safety. Already this year there have been 16 confirmed deaths following accidents on farmyards and in fields, and obviously others could be added to that list. This number is higher than the figure for the whole of 2024 and so obviously there is a problem there. Nine out of those 16 were people over the age of 65. Decisions taken with regard to machinery, livestock and heights have led to these people's deaths. I would like the Minister to come to the House to explain his plans to highlight safe procedures in agriculture.