William Cotter
Question:119 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate the reason the remains of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan were detained for post mortem when the relatives came to remove them from Peamount Hospital at the usual time on Thursday, 2 May 1991; if he will further outline the reason a post mortem was carried out against the wishes of the relatives considering that the remains were those of an old woman; and if he will make a statement on the matter.