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LEGAL proceedings are being considered following the death of a tree surgeon who was electrocuted near Hurler’s Cross last May, an inquest has heard. Christopher Lysaght (27) from Finnerstown, Adare, Co Limerick, was electrocuted when equipment he was operating came into contact with overhead cables at Clonmoney West near Shannon.
An inquest into his death found yesterday that Mr Lysaght’s death was consistent with electrocution.
At Clare County Coroner’s Court, County Coroner Isobel O’Dea said that she understood that the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) would make an application to have the inquest adjourned.
“Proceedings are being contemplated into the circumstances of Chris’ death,” she added.
Ms O’Dea formally opened the inquest and heard evidence of identification and the medical cause of death. She said that because proceedings are being contemplated, “We need to be cognisant of it.”
The inquest was attended by Mr Lysaght’s parents and a representative from the HSA. Anne Fitzgerald, the deceased’s mother, said she identified her son to gardaí at Limerick County Morgue on May 19 (2010).
Garda Kevina Kenny said she attended Hurler’s Cross, Sixmilebridge after receiving a report that a man had been electrocuted. She said that when she arrived, two men were administering CPR to Mr Lysaght. She said Dr Peter Flynn pronounced death at 12.30. A post mortem found that death was consistent with electrocution.
Ms O’Dea adjourned the inquest for mention until June 11 (2012). She offered her sympathy to the Lysaght faimily on their loss. Supt Gerry Wall offered condolences on behalf of the gardaí.