Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2016
174. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 98 of 5 July 2016, to address the question of the statutory age limit of the deputy coroners referred to as per the original parliamentary question (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21228/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Coroner for the coronial district of Limerick South East, will be retiring on December 29, 2016, in accordance with Section 11 of the Coroners Act, 1962. As stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question Number 98 of 5 July 2016 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. I can confirm that the age of the Coroners and Deputy Coroners in the Limerick coronial districts comply with Section 11 of the Coroners Act, 1962.
