Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2021
725. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of all official engagements and meetings attended by the Minister of State with responsibility for farm safety at his Department since assuming office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57000/21]
View answerTo highlight this Government's commitment to farm safety, Minister of State Martin Heydon TD was given the responsibility for farm safety as part of his brief. Minister Heydon has played a real leadership role in this space since his appointment helping to significantly raise awareness of farm safety as well as putting place pioneering initiatives.
Minister Heydon and I are committed to reducing the number of farm accidents and deaths. Farming is one of the greatest professions but accidents and deaths in the sector remain too high. We must all take a proactive and innovative approach to driving down these high rates.
During the period requested, Minister Heydon attended numerous meetings, events, launches and media interviews relating to his official duties as Minister of State for the Department. A list of his official engagements is provided below.
