Barmen had no training in potential dangers of excess alcohol, court hears

The landmark trial of two bar staff accused of the manslaughter of a guest at Hayes Hotel in Co Tipperary has heard that both accused had no training on the potential dangers of fatal doses of alcohol.

They were also obliged by the hotel to meet all the needs of hotel guests, including the serving of drinks, the court heard.

Bar manager Gary Wright and barman Aidan Dalton from Borrisleigh, Co Tipperary deny the manslaughter of Graham Parish of Lancashire in England, through gross negligence.

It is alleged Mr Parish was served eight shots of spirits in a pint glass at the hotel bar, which he drank in one go, hours before he was found dead from alcohol poisoning.

Manager of the Hayes Hotel, Gerry McGovern, agreed that the main duties of the accused, as bar staff, were to ensure all reasonable care was taken for themselves, other employees, and all guests at the hotel.

The trial continues.