MCGUIRE WELCOMES REDUCTION IN FARM DEATHS

Cllr Kieran McGuire.

Figures showing deaths on farms have halved over the past year have been welcomed by Derg Sinn Féin Councillor Kieran McGuire .

However, despite the latest figures showing deaths on farms had fallen from 11 in the previous year to four this year, Cllr McGuire said farmers must not be complacent.

Cllr McGuire, a member of the Derry City and Strabane Distrcit Council,  added: “We must strive to bring this figure down to zero.

“I would like to thank the Minister Michelle O’Neill and her Department in being proactive in promoting safety on farms.”

I would appeal to everyone who either works or visits a farm to keep safety in mind so we can eliminate fatal accidents on farms.”