Cavan / Monaghan work-related fatality figures released

Monaghan accounted for two per cent of all fatal workplace accidents last year. The data is contained in the Health and Safety Authority's 2023 report.

43 fatalities were recorded nationally last year, with one of those occurring in Monaghan. No deaths were recorded in Cavan.

So far this year, two fatal workplace accidents have occurred in Cavan, one involving a 17 year old boy from Kilnaleck, and the other a father of four from Kilcogy. 83 investigations were carried out on accidents by the HSA last year, with 43 listed as work related