Construction firm fined after fatal safety lapse in Kerry

Colas Contracting Ltd has been fined €270,000 following the death of 45-year-old Andrew Fleming in a workplace incident involving a road roller. The company pleaded guilty to two health and safety breaches, with a conviction recorded on one count.

The case has stirred powerful emotion, with Fleming’s family embracing the roller driver in court – a stark reminder of the human cost behind regulatory failure. The judgement highlights growing legal and reputational risks for firms that fall short on safety compliance.

Read the full article for the details behind the case and its wider implications.