Concerns over shortage of agricultural mechanics

Estimated 670 agricultural mechanics needed to fill vacant positions at farm machinery companies, Dáil told

Every farm machinery dealership has two open positions for a qualified mechanic.

An estimated 670 agricultural mechanics are needed to fill vacant positions at farm machinery companies across the country.

"Enormous and prolonged difficulties around recruitment of skilled staff" were raised in Dáil Eireann last week by the Independent Laois-Offaly TD Carol Nolan.