Farmer fails to prevent second trial over defective tractor

A Cork farmer whose defective tractor was responsible for the death of a boy has failed to stop a second prosecution being taken against him over the incident.

The High Court has ruled that the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) can proceed with a prosecution against George Ross, over the death of Michael ‘Haulie’ Murphy, at Knocknacullota, Killavullen, Co Cork, on August 23, 2013.