38 children killed on farms in 10 years

A TOTAL of 38 children have been killed on farms in the last 10 years, according to Teagasc farm safety specialist Frank Laffey.

He said growing up on a farm is a wonderful experience for children. Yet, it has been a very sad experience for many of them and their families.

Mr Laffey said farmers must recognise that summer is a particularly dangerous time on the farm and children must be supervised at all times.