Baldonnel Toxic Chemical Exposure Claims
As was recently reported in a Journal. i.e., an online news article and a recent disclosure to the Minister for Defence have further highlighted the drastic effects experienced by individuals and their families as a result of exposure to chemicals at the Baldonnel Air Corps base in Dublin.
The disclosure has alerted the media and wider public to a high volume of deaths that may be linked to the poor health and safety measures in place over many years in the Air Corps.
The disclosure was made by a number of soldiers who served in the Air Corps and have first-hand knowledge and experience of the defence forces’ failings to protect staff from unnecessary exposure to these chemicals.
As reported by the Journal, a 2016 inspection by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) identified a number of shortcomings at Baldonnel, with corrective actions subsequently taken by the Defence Forces regarding the handling of such chemicals.
As information about the link between the deaths and the exposure to these chemicals has only recently come to light. Any claims arising out of the death of a loved one from many years ago may still be within the time limits prescribed by the Statute of Limitations Acts.
Under the act, the legal term for the date of knowledge is the date of knowledge.
This provides for a 2-year time limit from when a claimant has the requisite knowledge.
Coleman Legal LLP believes the 2-year time limit has not run in these instances, and we would encourage anyone who would like further information to contact us.
If you feel that either you or your family member has been affected by exposure to chemicals in the workplace, please contact Steven Whelan or Norman Spicer on 01-5313800.
