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Kildare company fined €225,000 following workplace fatality
A Kildare-based company has been fined €225,000 at the Kildare Circuit Court, following a workplace fatality on their premises.
Richard BourkeHead of Health & Safety Ireland- Health & Safety
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Workplace fatalities increased by 61% in 2025
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) recently published provisional figures showing the number of workplace fatalities in 2025. The figures revealed that workplace fatalities in Ireland rose from 36 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, representing an increase of 61%.
Reuben McManusAssociate Director of Health & Safety- Health & Safety
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Recycling firm fined €650,000 following fatal forklift incident
An Irish recycling company has been fined €650,000 following a fatal incident at its recycling plant in Finglas in 2021.
Reuben McManusAssociate Director of Health & Safety- Health & Safety
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Safety campaign targets falls from height in construction and farming
Throughout the month of October, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSE NI) have been conducting a joint safety inspection campaign targeted at the construction and farming sectors.
Reuben McManusAssociate Director of Health & Safety- Health & Safety
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HSA publish 2024 annual report
On 18 July, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) published its 2024 annual report. This report details the activity of the HSA in 2024, including inspections completed, breaches of safety regulations, awareness campaigns carried out, and more.
Richard BourkeHead of Health & Safety Ireland- Health & Safety
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Company fined €270,000 after fatal workplace accident
A company has been fined €270,000 following a fatal road resurfacing incident in Co. Kerry. The company pleaded guilty to two charges, both under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
Richard BourkeHead of Health & Safety Ireland- Health & Safety