Home heating oil and farm safety
The Leader replied to concerns about home heating oil prices and farm safety week, saying energy prices are outside government control and praising safety efforts in farming.
Senator Gallagher raised the price of home heating oil. I am glad he did not blame the Government for the price, because it does not set it. The price is beyond our control. It is a source of worry that crude oil prices have increased, and one of which we have to be cognisant.
Senator Byrne rased the issue of farm safety week, which is an important week. I commend our colleague, Senator Martin Conway, on his work on farm safety in the previous Seanad and appeal to all those who work on or visit farms to take heed of the need to be safe. I pay tribute to and sympathise with the families of those who have died through farm accidents. Injury or death on a farm is a horrific experience and I would not wish it on anybody. I hope we can see a further reduction in fatalities, injuries and accidents. We need to continue to increase awareness and to have an action plan, as we did with road traffic. I commend the Minister, Deputy Michael Creed, on the work he is doing on this issue.
I welcome the employment created by WP Engine.
I am reluctant to get involved in the forthcoming semi-final between Cork and Limerick, other than to wish both teams well. Obviously, I will wear the red and white of Cork.
Comment on this
The outcome of 1980 would be good, yes.