Agriculture still most dangerous job but death toll falls

Cork had the highest number of workplace-related deaths last year — as the number of agriculture related fatalities fell by 40%.

Figures released by the Health and Safety Authority show that 55 people were killed in workplace-related accidents last year — the same number as in 2014.

Cork had the highest number of workplace deaths last year with 10 people losing their lives, followed by Donegal (6) and Galway (5).