Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2014
142. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will undertake a review of the Coroner's Act 1962 specifically those aspects of the Act which allow members of An Garda Síochána to conduct the empanelling process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5757/14]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the Coroners Bill 2007 which is before the Seanad, having been restored to the Order Paper, provides for a comprehensive reform of the law, practice and structures in regard to the coroner service. This includes the manner in which a jury would be selected for an inquest. The Bill is in the course of being reviewed in my Department and in that context all governance and administrative matters in relation to coroners will be examined to determine how reform can be achieved in a cost effective manner.
