ESB raises 'serious safety incident' with regulator after skydivers fly through Poolbeg chimneysMuireann DuffyESB has raised a "serious safety incident" with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) after three skydivers flew through the Poolbeg chimneys in Dublin as part of a PR stunt. Red Bull skydivers Marco Fürst, Marco Waltenspiel and Max Manow jumped from a helicopter over Dublin Bay, at a height of 1,280 metres, early on Friday morning. Having become aware of the skydive, ESB said in a statement: "The Poolbeg chimneys, while no longer in use, are part of an operational site with regular maintenance and works being carried out." "There was potential for a very serious safety incident for the skydivers involved, as well as the workers on the chimney." ESB added that it has raised the issue with the Irish Aviation Authority and the Health and Safety Authority.

Source: Irish Independent June 01, 2024 06:54 UTC