Joan Burton
Ceist:176 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of fatalities which have occurred to date in 2003 as a result of accidents on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25591/03]
Written Answers. - Farm Accidents.
Sixteen fatalities have occurred to date in 2003 as a result of accidents on farms. My Department works closely with the Health and Safety Authority in an effort to reduce the level of accidents on farms, which remain unacceptably high.