Carlow among a handful of counties with no workplace related deaths in 2025

Figures from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show a sharp rise in work related fatalities last year.

Provisional data from the HSA indicate that 58 people died up from 36 the previous year an increase of more than 60%.

The agriculture sector, with 23 deaths, continues to account for the highest number of fatalities representing 40% of all work-related fatalities last year from a sector employing approximately 4% of the workforce.

There was two recorded deaths in Kilkenny while there was none in Carlow.

CEO of the HSA Mark Cullen spoke to KCLR News’ Martin Quilty about the figures.