Action over death at UCC

A prosecution is under way following the death of a man in a workplace accident at University College Cork (UCC).

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has confirmed that the DPP has initiated legal proceedings after examining the HSA’s investigation file in relation to the death of Frank McGrath on campus in March 2013.

The news emerged at Cork City Coroner’s Court yesterday as the previously adjourned inquest in to Mr McGrath’s death was listed for mention.