Power supply linesman died after asbestos exposure

A father-of-three, who worked with the Electricity Supply Board for over 30-years, died from exposure to asbestos, an inquest heard tonight.

Michael Clohessy, 53, from Killcross Lawns, Sandyford in Dublin had worked for the State-owned electricity company as a linesman for 33-years prior to his death on December 6, 2003.