asked the Minister for Local Government the number of fatal accidents involving the use of farm tractors during the past year; and whether he intends to introduce legislation to provide for safety devices on tractors.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tractor Accidents.
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Figures as to the total number of fatal accidents involving the use of farm tractors are not available. A special check made by the Gardaí for 1967 shows that 14 persons were killed in that year as a result of tractors overturning. Regulations providing for the compulsory fitting of safety frames on tractors used in a public place are at present in course of preparation in my Department.
People are being killed all the time.
The Minister was busy with the Electoral Amendment Bill.