A ceremony has been held at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin today to remember those who have died, been injured or become seriously ill due to work.
Speaking on the ceremony, Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail Alan Dillon said: "Today is a solemn day of remembrance, but it also acts as a call to responsibility, It calls on all of us - government, employers, workers, and society as a whole - to reflect on pro-active measures taken and what more we can do to prevent tragedy and protect lives."
Reports show that 63 people have died in workplace incidents in 2025 alone, which is a 73% increase from 2024. From 2016 to 2025, 456 people died due to workplace incidents in Ireland with many more suffering from life changing injuries.
Workers Memorial Day also serves as a chance for Trade Unions to highlight workplace health and safety issues.
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General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Owen Reidy states that the most effective strategy to ensure safety in the workplace is properly trained and supported safety representatives.
"Employers who engage in proper consultation with safety reps and safety committees see a lower rate of injury rates than those who operate without consultation, We urge employers, the HSA and employer federations to do everything possible to support elected Safety Reps," Reidy said.
