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DPP seeks stiffer sentences against Nationwide Crane Hire Ltd and Palfinger Ireland Ltd

The inquest into the 2015 deaths of two stonemasons in Limerick was held at Kilmallock courthouse. The inquest jury recorded a verdict of 'misadventure' in the deaths of Bryan Whelan and TJ O’Herlihy.

The Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking stiffer sentences against two companies who were convicted and fined after pleading guilty to criminal charges relating to the deaths of two stonemasons, their inquest heard on Wednesday.

The inquest jury of three women and three men recorded a verdict of “misadventure” in the deaths of Bryan Whelan and TJ O’Herlihy.