Lucinda Creighton
Question:593. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Health if he will consider conducting and independent inquiry into a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50250/13]
View answerTuesday, 26 November 2013
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I would like in the first instance to offer my sympathies to the family involved in this very unfortunate case. I am advised that previous communications earlier this year to my Department from the family in question sought a Coroner's Inquest into this sad death. The decision to hold an Inquest is a matter for the Coroner. The Coroner is entirely independent in his functions under the Coroner's Act 1962 and the family were advised of the position. I have referred this case to the HSE and asked them for a report on the matter. I will revert further to the Deputy in this regard.