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# Health and Safety

Last month
November 2023
New laws requiring quad bike users to wear helmets and do safety training come into effect
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) said that the new law is the first of its kind in the European Union.
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Nov 20th 2023, 8:50 AM
This year
2023
Two farmers fined for health and safety breaches that led to death of a man on farm
In 2021, Damien Carmody (36) died after a wall collapsed in on him while he was helping a friend on a farm in Clare.
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Jul 31st 2023, 6:03 PM
Last year
2022
2022 saw lowest number of work-related fatalities in 30 years
Provisional data shows that the leading cause was falling from a height.
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Dec 30th 2022, 6:15 AM
Workplace deaths in 2021 fell to lowest recorded level
A significant amount of serious injuries and deaths occur in older, self-employed men involved in manual work
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Oct 24th 2022, 6:00 AM
Opinion: 'I'm vision impaired, so every step I take brings a potential surprise'
Tabitha Kenlon says she feels like she’s in a video game while dodging protruding bicycles, untidy cafe furniture and illegally parked cars.
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Aug 18th 2022, 4:27 PM
All time
Rodent droppings and unregistered premises: Two food businesses ordered to shut last month
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland confirmed the closure ordered today.
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May 10th 2021, 1:22 PM
Restrictions will make Tokyo the most challenging Games ever for athletes - Olympic Federation of Ireland chief
Peter Sherrard says the measures are about trying to minimise risk for those travelling to Japan.
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Apr 30th 2021, 1:38 PM
Dublin construction site closes after over 20 workers test positive for coronavirus
The construction company said further tests are being arranged.
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Jul 20th 2020, 6:20 PM
'Harder to switch off' or 'a massive relief': Four months on, how is the daily grind going for those working from home?
There was a large and sudden move towards remote working from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Jul 11th 2020, 9:00 AM
Nine-fold increase in health and safety workplace complaints in NI since Covid-19 outbreak
An “unprecedented” volume of calls have been received about social distancing in the workplace, the watchdog said.
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Mar 31st 2020, 2:18 PM
'We're not going to f*** it up' - Wilder and Fury banned from facing off at today's weigh-in
Promoter Bob Arum supported the decision but UFC star Conor McGregor was among those to call for NSAC to change its mind.
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Feb 21st 2020, 11:19 AM
Shipping company faces charges over father-of-two's death at Dublin Port
Doyle Shipping Group is accused of breaking health and safety laws following the death of a father-of-two after a workplace accident at Dublin Port.
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Jan 6th 2020, 4:07 PM
Safety watchdog to carry out inspection 'blitz' on construction sites nationwide
So far this year, there have been six reported construction-related deaths.
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Oct 21st 2019, 6:05 AM
Fitzgerald Stadium capacity reduced by over 6,000 for Kerry's Super 8s opener against Mayo
The sides will meet in the crunch tie on Sunday.
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Jul 9th 2019, 8:05 PM
37 people were killed in work-related accidents in 2018
Figures have revealed that work-related accidents hit an all-time low in 2018.
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Jan 8th 2019, 6:20 AM
Deli worker who told bosses they'd stocked 'cake infested with worms' loses WRC claim
The WRC found that the man had not been punished by the supermarket for raising health and safety concerns.
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Dec 2nd 2018, 10:00 AM
Uefa raise safety concerns over Wembley pitch ahead of Spurs' next CL game
Tottenham face PSV next week and Uefa say they will inspect the playing surface on Monday.
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Oct 31st 2018, 12:09 PM
Man who hit emergency stop button on machine, costing company €93,000, loses unfair dismissal case
During an investigation, the man told his employer that he did not know that the emergency stop button was only to be used in actual emergencies.
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Oct 31st 2018, 6:00 AM
Recall: Over 2,000 drivers in Ireland warned about safety issue with their Dacia cars
It is the third time a major vehicle manufacturer has issued a recall in recent days.
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Jul 18th 2018, 12:28 PM
Galway clean-up groups say they're concerned about 'which roads they'll be allowed to clean'
Voluntary groups are not permitted to work on roads with traffic volumes greater than 1000 vehicles per day.
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Jun 10th 2018, 9:15 AM
Man dies suddenly in workplace incident at Dublin Port
Gardaí are investigating the death of the man.
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Jun 6th 2018, 8:05 PM
Bakery says it dismissed worker for making chewing gum 'stick man'
The worker claimed in the Labour Court that this wasn’t the real reason for his dismissal.
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Apr 26th 2018, 5:01 PM
Firefighters vote no confidence in two senior officials in wake of Ballymun high-rise fire
Siptu said questions have been raised about how the fire jumped downwards two floors and called for stronger risk assessment procedures.
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Mar 27th 2018, 10:45 PM
Gardaí in Sligo are refusing to operate from their station
GRA members say there are serious health and safety issues at the station.
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Nov 20th 2017, 7:55 AM
Concerns raised after residents left for hours without breakfast at disability centre
14 incidents of potential abuse have been identified at Stewarts Care in Dublin.
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Nov 14th 2017, 3:48 PM
Coffee shops that reward customers with reusable cups advised to refuse dirty ones
An environmentalist has advised that coffee chains should give a 20-cent discount to customers who have reusable cups – but implementing that isn’t entirely straightforward.
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Sep 25th 2017, 6:16 AM
Man (20s) dies in workplace incident on Monaghan mushroom farm
Two others were taken to hospital, but neither are believed to be in a critical condition.
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Sep 14th 2017, 7:49 AM
Watchdog to target discount and hardware stores for banned hazardous chemicals
The Health and Safety Authority has today launched a nationwide inspection campaign.
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Sep 11th 2017, 10:15 AM
Farmers account for most work-related deaths in Ireland
Half of the fatalities last year involved self-employed people.
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Aug 16th 2017, 8:19 AM
Company fined €750,000 over Killarney hotel lift that fell three floors
All five had been guests at a wedding.
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Jul 5th 2017, 4:47 PM
Inspector says 'an awful lot' of bouncy castles haven't been safety-checked
Bouncy castles are one of many holiday-related items people are being warned to ensure they are safety-certified.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 7:30 AM
Company fined €300,000 over death of worker at Corrib gas tunnel
He received fatal head injuries when a pipe he was working under collapsed on top of him.
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Jun 14th 2017, 9:08 AM
Some simple steps can make the most dangerous job in Ireland a little safer
Sometimes it’s even a matter of just getting someone to help.
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May 24th 2017, 6:30 AM
Tesco painted over pedestrian crossing after complaints about safety during strike
Mandate Trade Union has called on Tesco to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Feb 17th 2017, 1:22 PM
Topshop removes display barriers from Irish stores after boy (10) dies from head injuries in UK
The youngster died in an incident involving the units.
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Feb 16th 2017, 1:52 PM
Gardaí will be legally entitled to rest breaks under new legislation
Gardaí who had worked eight hour shifts, without any breaks, while on witness protection duty brought the challenge against the ban.
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Nov 30th 2016, 7:28 PM
Bin company may stop collecting rubbish bags in Dublin for 'health and safety reasons'
A number of incidents involving syringes in bin bags has given waste company Greyhound pause for thought.
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Nov 7th 2016, 10:05 AM
Staff unable to serve breakfast as normal due to Oberstown industrial action
Members of Siptu and Impact are taking the action today.
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May 31st 2016, 12:48 PM
33 people including 5 children die after eating poisoned sweets
The poisoning is thought to have been an accident.
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May 1st 2016, 3:35 PM
Needles, stabbings and attacks... so why doesn't Dublin have its own transport police?
“It’s only a matter of time before someone gets killed or stabbed.”
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Apr 9th 2016, 8:00 PM
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