McAleer & Rushe fined €100,000 over asbestos risk breach

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McAleer & Rushe UK Ltd was fined €100,000 for an asbestos risk assessment breach at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 9 March 2020.

The breach occurred during refurbishment work at Findlater House, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin, on 23 June 2016.

Judge Melanie Greally said the breach was serious, but accepted it resulted from human error and was not motivated by cost saving. The company had pleaded guilty, co-operated with the case and had no previous convictions. The fine was payable within six months, and the judge granted an order for State costs.