EU Cuts will amplify farm safety issues, ICSA warns

Cuts to EU supports will only serve to exacerbate farm safety issues, ICSA president Patrick Kent has told a Seanad public consultation on farm safety.

“It is unacceptable that the EU Commission or the Government would threaten cuts to EU supports for safety shortcomings when general reductions to farm incomes are making it harder for farmers to ensure all facilities and equipment are top class,” said Mr Kent.

“Instead, extra funding for farm safety grants is required, particularly given that the most recent scheme has been over subscribed.