New 60pc grant for quad bike helmets
From 20 November 2023, it will be mandatory for all operators of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs /Quads) to undergo training and to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a helmet, when using such vehicles for work.
A new farm safety grant has been announced to cover 60% of the eligible cost of quad bike helmets and Power Take Off (PTO) shaft covers. A total of €1.5m has been allocated to support farmers in the purchase of this equipment.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for farm safety, Martin Heydon, announced the opening of the new National Farm Safety Measure 2023 today.
