46 people died in workplace related incidents in 2019 according to the Health and Safety Authority. That compares to 39 in 2018.
Construction workplace deaths have more than doubled in the last year, up from five in 2018 to 12 last year.
New figures from the H.S.A. also show farming is still the most dangerous sector, with 18 deaths.
Wexford had the most work related deaths last year, where seven people died.
Funding Announced For Wicklow Farmers After Weather Challenges
Taoiseach Simon Harris today announced additional funding for the tillage sector of €100/ha.
Man Who Beat Ex Girlfriend To Death In Arklow Drops Appeal
Daniel Murtagh, of Melrose Grove, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, Dublin, is serving a life sentence for murdering 30-year-old Nadine Lott in the run up to Christmas 2019.
Wicklow One Of 23 Counties With Less Taxi Licences Compared To Pre Covid Levels
Taxi numbers in Wicklow have declined by almost 14%, according to new figures from the NTA
Wicklow EuroMilllions Players Win Big.
Two Wicklow Euromillions players have won the top prize of €500,000 in less than seven days.
Affordable Houses Set To Be Built In Blessington
Wicklow Councillors have passed a material contravention to allow for the construction of over 300 residential units in Blessington,
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