Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 May 2013
279. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the results of a post mortem in respect of a person (details supplied) will be provided to their family without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21428/13]
View answerUnder the Coroners Act, 1962, a Coroner is a statutory officer exercising quasi-judicial functions in relation to which he/she is independent and neither I nor my Department has any role in the coronial process. I understand that many factors influence the time it takes for post-mortem reports to be received by a Coroner from the pathologist concerned. In this particular case, I am advised that enquiries by the pathologist are ongoing in order to complete her report. The family in question should contact the Kerry North Coroner's Office directly, where they can request a preliminary report, and where they will be informed of any developments.
