Menu
21/06/2013
Wicklow Council Plead Guilty To H&S Breaches
Wicklow County Council had admitted health and safety breaches in connection with a fire that killed two firefighters in September 2007.
The council had denied four charges of breaching health and safety laws in connection with a fire at derelict factory in Bray, but the plea was changed at the conclusion of an eight day trial.
Mark O'Shaughnessy and Brian Murray lost their lives while tackling the blaze on September 26, almost six years ago.
It is understood the charges arose after it emerged that not enough firefighters were sent to tackle to blaze, which was described as resembling a plane crash.
A representative of the council was re-arraigned and pleaded guilty to three charges of failing to ensure the safety of employees, failing to update a safety statement and failing to provide adequate training.
Sentencing was adjourned until July 30.
(MH/JP)
The council had denied four charges of breaching health and safety laws in connection with a fire at derelict factory in Bray, but the plea was changed at the conclusion of an eight day trial.
Mark O'Shaughnessy and Brian Murray lost their lives while tackling the blaze on September 26, almost six years ago.
It is understood the charges arose after it emerged that not enough firefighters were sent to tackle to blaze, which was described as resembling a plane crash.
A representative of the council was re-arraigned and pleaded guilty to three charges of failing to ensure the safety of employees, failing to update a safety statement and failing to provide adequate training.
Sentencing was adjourned until July 30.
(MH/JP)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 October 2018
Concerns Raised Over Staffing Levels At Dublin Fire Brigade
SIPTU has raised concerns over staffing levels at Dublin Fire Brigade, which resulted in a serious deficit in services in several areas of the city during the Government's official Fire Safety Week.
Concerns Raised Over Staffing Levels At Dublin Fire Brigade
SIPTU has raised concerns over staffing levels at Dublin Fire Brigade, which resulted in a serious deficit in services in several areas of the city during the Government's official Fire Safety Week.
19 October 2015
Halloween Fire Safety Campaign Launched
Dublin Fire Brigade's Halloween Safety Campaign, 'Be Safe Been Seen' has been launched at Dublin Fire HQ by tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh. The Fire Brigade will work with Dublin Bus, An Garda Siochana and the DSPCA in an effort to inform young people about the dangers of illegal bonfires and fireworks.
Halloween Fire Safety Campaign Launched
Dublin Fire Brigade's Halloween Safety Campaign, 'Be Safe Been Seen' has been launched at Dublin Fire HQ by tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh. The Fire Brigade will work with Dublin Bus, An Garda Siochana and the DSPCA in an effort to inform young people about the dangers of illegal bonfires and fireworks.
21 October 2013
Dublin Fire Brigade To Launch Halloween Safety Campaign
Dublin Fire Brigade will launch its Halloween safety campaign, 'Be Safe – Stay Safe', on Tuesday with an event at St. Brigid’s Senior Girls National School, Wellmount Ave., Finglas West.
Dublin Fire Brigade To Launch Halloween Safety Campaign
Dublin Fire Brigade will launch its Halloween safety campaign, 'Be Safe – Stay Safe', on Tuesday with an event at St. Brigid’s Senior Girls National School, Wellmount Ave., Finglas West.
07 October 2010
Ireland-wide Fire Safety Week Underway
Ireland is 'going to blazes' as National Fire Safety Week takes place this week.
Ireland-wide Fire Safety Week Underway
Ireland is 'going to blazes' as National Fire Safety Week takes place this week.
03 July 2008
'Cardboard' Gardaí Rejected
Donegal has ruled out the possibility of following in the steps of some other areas and won't be installing wooden cut outs of Gardaí on roads, to deter speeding motorists.
'Cardboard' Gardaí Rejected
Donegal has ruled out the possibility of following in the steps of some other areas and won't be installing wooden cut outs of Gardaí on roads, to deter speeding motorists.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:A dry and sunny start but cloud bubbling up with a few showers developing from late morning. Sunny intervals and scattered showers in the afternoon, these could be heavy at times. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Remaining cloudy with a few showers continuing through the evening. Some drier, clearer spells in the early hours, before cloud builds and showers turn more persistent towards dawn. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
