HSA launch investigation into death of businessman in freak accident

Sarah Slater

The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into a freak accident which claimed the life of the chief executive of the Irish branch of Insurance firm Lloyds.

The businessman has been named locally as 58-year-old Eamonn Egan. Mr Egan, was also a former amateur jockey, and also hunted with Ward Union.

The accident occurred close to his home in Maynooth, Co Kildare, on Monday morning when a tractor loader fell.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the accident. Mr Egan was pronounced dead a short time later.

A post mortem examination is due to be carried out on Mr Egan’s remains in due course.

In a statement the Health and Safety Authority said they are “aware of the incident” and have “launched an investigation”.

A friend of Mr Egan’s who did not wish to be named said they were in “shock at the news of his death. He was in great form when I met him over the weekend. He would help out anyone he could. A really lovely and kind man.”

The Coroner’s office has been notified which is normal protocol in such cases.

Mr Egan is survived by a daughter and son who are in their late 20s.