Theft of Agricultural Machinery

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September 2, 2017
Theft of Agricultural Machinery

Gardaí are warning farmers and agricultural contractors to be on their guard and to take appropriate security measures after a recent spate of agri machinery thefts. Gardaí frequently find when thefts are reported the owner doesn’t have important information easily to hand. The more information you can give the more chance there is of recovering your property. Gardaí…

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Inventions at the Tullamore Show

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August 25, 2017
Inventions at the Tullamore Show

There was a substantial prize fund of €2,500 for the Inventions Competition at this year’s Tullamore Show.  Judges were impressed with Jack Nagle (15) who won both the Inventions in Agriculture and Student Inventions categories for his Tractor Safe Lock idea. The Safe Lock automatically applies a tractors handbrake when the driver leaves the seat….

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NC Engineering – Trailer Alert

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August 13, 2017
NC Engineering – Trailer Alert

NC Engineering (Hamiltonsbawn) Ltd has issued an urgent warning following a fatal accident involving their Power Tilt Dump Trailer (NC300 Series).  The incident involved the tail door section of the trailer.  NC Engineering warn that on trailers manufactured prior to 2007 a door mechanism, which is not freely movable or is damaged, must be replaced…

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Farm Safety Week 2017

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July 24, 2017
Farm Safety Week 2017

Running from 24-28 July, Farm Safety Week has an important message  – Farm Safety is a Lifestyle, not a Slogan and like last year the campaign will focus on a different risk each day, (see below).  There are a number of initiatives planned during the week including three farm safety demonstrations at marts in Co. Meath, Co….

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Launch of the Revised Farming Code of Practice

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June 30, 2017
Launch of the Revised Farming Code of Practice

Representing agricultural contractors and as a long standing member of the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee, Tom Murphy attended the launch of the Revised Code of Practice for Preventing Injury and Occupational Ill Health in Agriculture. This took place on 28th June at Teagasc, Oakpark, Co. Carlow during the Crops and Cultivation Event.  The revised…

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Remembrance Service

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June 26, 2017
Remembrance Service

PAC Chairman, Michael Sheehan represented PAC Ireland at the annual Embrace FARM Accident Remembrance Service on Sunday 25th June, at the Church of the Holy Rosary in Abbeyleix, Portaloise. Also attending was Minster for Agriculture, Michael Creed, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flannigan and Minister responsible for Workplace Safety, Pat Breen.  Mairead McGuinness, MEP and…

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EU Agri Meeting in Kilkenny

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June 5, 2017
EU Agri Meeting in Kilkenny

Over the past year PAC Ireland has attended a wide range of agricultural forums and meetings in Europe and Ireland providing the only representation for agricultural contractors at these events.  Most recently representatives from over twenty-four countries attended the Agricultural Digital Innovation Hubs seminar, which took place in Kilkenny on 1st/2nd June and was hosted…

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PAC at Round Table Meeting with Ministers

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June 1, 2017
PAC at Round Table Meeting with Ministers

Minister Pat Breen, with responsibility for safety in the workplace, along with Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed, hosted a round table meeting at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.  Major stakeholders were invited to put forward proposals on how to tackle the increasing number of accidents and fatalities in the agricultural sector.  On the…

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Brexit – The Irish Perspective

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April 24, 2017
Brexit – The Irish Perspective

Today Tom Murphy was there for agricultural contractors at the heart of European debate.  He attended “Brexit and Beyond: Perspectives on the future of agricultural policy and economic policy”.  Keynote speakers at this important meeting were EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan, Mairead McGuinness, Vice President of the European Parliament, along with leaders in the field…

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PAC Meets Commissioner Hogan

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April 19, 2017
PAC Meets Commissioner Hogan

Following the panel discussion at the recent Forum for the Future of Agriculture in Brussels, Tom Murphy met with Commissioner Phil Hogan. He highlighted the need for the EU to recognise the important role agricultural contractors play in the farming sector.  PAC will continue to bring the case for agricultural contractors straight to the heart…

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