One workplace death in County Roscommon
There was one work place fatality in the county during 2025, according to the latest figures from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Pic: iStock
There was one workplace fatality in the county during 2025, the same number as in 2024.
In terms of neighbouring counties, Mayo saw four work place deaths, Galway three, Leitrim and Offaly two, and Westmeath, Sligo, Longford one each.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) last week published provisional figures showing that nationwide 58 people died in work-related incidents in Ireland during 2025, representing a 61% increase on the 36 who died in 2024.
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.
The construction sector recorded 10 fatalities compared to five in 2024, while five fatalities were recorded in the manufacturing sector, compared to none last year.
Chief Executive Officer of the Health and Safety Authority, Mark Cullen, said the increase in work-related fatalities in 2025 is deeply concerning.
“Every death is a tragedy, and each one represents a life lost and a family devastated,” he said. “We recorded our lowest ever fatality rate in 2024 and, while annual figures can fluctuate, this sharp rise serves as a stark reminder that employers and workers alike must stay vigilant and avoid complacency when it comes to workplace safety.”
Mr Cullen emphasised the preventable nature of many of these incidents, saying that the fact that so many fatalities continue to involve machinery or vehicles, and falls from height, shows that well-known incident triggers are not being adequately controlled.
Of the 58 fatalities, 19 (33%) were aged 65 or over. "This trend is particularly concerning in the context of an aging national demographic and the fact that people are working beyond the traditional retirement age," noted Mr Cullen.
In the coming year, the HAS said it will deliver a comprehensive programme of risk-based, evidence-led workplace health and safety inspections across all sectors of the economy.
