Vol. 498 No. 1
248 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in issuing a death certificate to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny on the death of his wife; and if he will expedite this request. [26642/98]
The administration of the registration system, is statutorily a matter for An tArd-Chláraitheoir (Registrar-General) of Births, Deaths and Marriages and for Registrars who operate under his general direction. I have had inquiries made with An tArd-Chláraitheoir and he has informed me that the death mentioned by the Deputy was referred to the coroner. An inquest has been arranged for 20 January 1999. In these circumstances the registrar must await the issue of coroner's certificate before registering the death.
