B&Q to pay €250,000 after customer's death

DIY franchise B&Q Ireland Limited has today been ordered to pay a fine of a €250,000 for a health and safety breach which resulted in a customer’s death.

B&Q to pay €250,000 after customer's death
Wed, 27 Jul, 2011 - 12:57

DIY franchise B&Q Ireland Limited has today been ordered to pay a fine of a €250,000 for a health and safety breach which resulted in a customer’s death.

Ronald Metcaffe, on behalf of the company, pleaded guilty to failing to ensure a safe workplace which resulted in the death at the Belgard Road, Tallaght store in Dublin in March 2009.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Belgard Road, TallaghtPlace: DublinPerson: Ronald MetcaffePerson: Michael O’RourkePerson: Ronald MetcalfePerson: Patricia RyanOrganisation: B&QOrganisation: DIYOrganisation: B&Q Ireland Limited
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