Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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1135. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether in the interests of public safety and legal compliance the business of farm and agricultural contracting should be licensed or regulated. [16750/18]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The safety of both the public and farmers is of paramount importance in all areas of agricultural activity.  I would draw your attention to the implementation of the Machinery Directive and the on-going work in the area of workplace safety, both of which are the responsibility of the Health and Safety Authority under the aegis of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. That Department also has responsibility for the regulation of businesses.