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08 Sept 2025

No workplace related deaths recorded in Kilkenny last year

The findings come from the latest Health and Safety Authority (HSA) report

New figures released by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has reported no cases of work-related deaths in 2023. 

Nationally, the HSA has reported 43 deaths in the workplace in 2023, an increase of 15 people compared to the same period in 2022.

Farming accounted for 16 work-related fatalities, while 11 deaths occurred in the construction industry. Meanwhile, of the 43 workers who died in 2023, 53% were self-employed and 51% were workers aged over 55.

Co Cork accounted for the highest records of fatalities in 2023 (seven fatalities), followed by Co Dublin and Co Kerry (five fatalities each).

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