Architect fined after worker dies during renovations at his home

An architect has been fined €2,500 for breaching health and safety laws in connection with a fatal workplace accident during renovations at his south Dublin home.

Bryan O’Rourke pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to two offences under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act following the workplace death of Andezej Buraczewski on October 24, 2016 at his house at Highfield Road, in Rathgar.