Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2014
93. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of his campaign for greater farm safety, if he will review the decision of his Department to provide grants for mobile cattle crush machinery in view of the inherent health and safety risks associated with such machinery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43695/14]
View answerI have recently introduced a targeted Safety Scheme to assist farmers to upgrade the standard of safety on their farms. In that Scheme, I have specifically provided for the purchase of mobile cattle crushes, because of their value in helping to control large animals safely. However, it is important that this type of equipment is designed to the correct specification, as laid down by my Department, and securely fixed when in use. The required specification will be published shortly on my Department’s website and all grant-aided investments will be required to adhere to the requirements set out there.
