PM urges firm action over latest construction site death [Video]

Prime Minister Robert Abela has urged investigators to “do their work” quickly and take firm action following Saturday’s fatal construction site accident.

While a magisterial inquiry was underway, it would not be acceptable to wait seven months for its conclusion before any action was taken, he told reporters.

“No one should avoid the course of justice because of technicalities. I expect our investigators to do their work, with independence and autonomy, but anyone found lacking will need to be held to account,” he insisted.

Abela emphasised the need for quick action, saying he did not want a repeat of the aftermath of the Jean Paul Sofia tragedy.

Sofia died when a building under construction collapsed. At the time Abela resisted a call for a public inquiry while a magisterial inquiry was in progress, later relenting while complaining that the inquiry was taking too long.

A 51-year-old Albanian workerdied last Saturday when the roof …