Kildare is among 25 counties affected, with one fatality recorded locally during the year.
A sharp rise in workplace deaths has been recorded nationally - with one fatal work-related incident in Kildare last year.
Provisional figures from the Health and Safety Authority show 58 people died in work-related incidents in 2025, up 61 per cent on the previous year.
The national fatality rate increased from 1.3 to 2.1 per 100,000 workers, reversing gains made in 2024.
Kildare is among 25 counties affected, with one fatality recorded locally during the year.
Breakdown of 2025 Work-Related Fatalities by County
|
County |
Fatalities |
|
Cavan |
3 |
|
Clare |
3 |
|
Cork |
6 |
|
Donegal |
6 |
|
Dublin |
6 |
|
Galway |
3 |
|
Kerry |
2 |
|
Kildare |
1 |
|
Kilkenny |
2 |
|
Laois |
1 |
|
Leitrim |
2 |
|
Limerick |
1 |
|
Longford |
1 |
|
Louth |
1 |
|
Mayo |
4 |
|
Meath |
3 |
|
Offaly |
2 |
|
Roscommon |
1 |
|
Sligo |
1 |
|
Tipperary |
3 |
|
Waterford |
1 |
|
Westmeath |
1 |
|
Wexford |
1 |
|
Wicklow |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
58 |
Breakdown of 2025 Work-Related Fatalities by Cause
|
Cause of Death |
Fatalities |
|
Drowning |
2 |
|
Fall |
3 |
|
Fall from Height |
9 |
|
Heavy load, Heavy load falls on victim |
14 |
|
Livestock |
4 |
|
Loss of control of machine |
2 |
|
Loss of control of vehicle |
4 |
|
Trapped by object |
4 |
|
Struck by vehicle |
14 |
|
To be confirmed (TBC) |
2 |
|
TOTAL |
58 |
Breakdown of 2025 Work-Related Fatalities by Age
|
Age |
Fatalities |
|
0-17 |
1 |
|
18-24 |
3 |
|
25-34 |
1 |
|
35-44 |
5 |
|
45-54 |
13 |
|
55-64 |
16 |
|
65-74 |
10 |
|
75-84 |
8 |
|
85-94 |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
58 |
Agriculture remains the most dangerous sector - accounting for 23 deaths nationally, despite employing around 4 per cent of the workforce.
Construction deaths doubled to 10, while five people died in manufacturing, after none the year before.
The HSA says the leading causes were being struck or crushed by vehicles or falling objects and falls from height, as well as incidents involving machinery
There is also concern around age and employment status: One-third of victims were aged 65 or over, while 40 per cent were self-employed.
The oldest person killed was 88.
HSA Chief Executive Mark Cullen says many of the deaths were preventable, warning against complacency - particularly in high-risk sectors such as agriculture and construction, and for those working alone.
The Authority says it will increase risk-based inspections and enforcement in 2026, targeting sectors with the highest danger levels.
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