Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016
98. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the coroners and deputy coroners in areas (details supplied) are within the age limits set out section 11 of the Coroners Act 1962; when and where the vacancies will be advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19422/16]
View answerIn March 2016 the coronial districts of Limerick West and Limerick City were amalgamated. The acting Coroner for Limerick City became the acting Coroner for the newly amalgamated district of Limerick in accordance with Section 7(1) and 7(2)f the Coroners Act, 1962, as inserted by Section 32(b) of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2011.
The Coroner for the remaining coronial district, Limerick South East, will be retiring on December 29, 2016, in accordance with Section 11 of the Coroners Act, 1962. Consideration is now being given to amalgamating the coronial district of Limerick South East with the coronial district of Limerick, in consultation with Limerick City and County Council. With the exception of Dublin the appointment of Coroners is a matter for the local authority concerned, and I have no function in this matter beyond that set out in the Coroners Act, 1962 as amended.
