Written answers
Tuesday, 8 September 2020
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Farm Safety
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1465. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to a group (details supplied) if he will consider providing future support to such an organisation and community lead safety scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22419/20]
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1466. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the requirements for an organisation engaged in the promotion of farm safety to apply for and avail of Government funding; the relevant schemes in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22420/20]
Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1465 and 1466 together.
I am advised that the group has made contact with my colleague, Minister Martin Heydon and that a meeting is being arranged with the group.
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1467. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a scheme to assist those that have suffered a farm accident to adapt their farm and machinery in order to support their continued working on the farm; if not, if consideration will be given to such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22421/20]
Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Farm safety is a critical issue facing farming today. Statistics show that accidents on farms cause more workplace deaths than all other occupations combined.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has primary responsibility for Health and Safety on Farms, while the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is fully supportive of their work and assists in the promotion of safe farming practices.
At present, there is no scheme within my Department to provide grant-aid towards the funding of tractor and machinery adaptation. However, there are tax reliefs available to assist farmers in making modifications to farm vehicles and machinery. Details of these reliefs that are in place can be obtained from the Revenue Commissioners.
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