Bernard Durkan
Ceist:386. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice when a full death certificate for a person (details supplied) will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46776/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 27 September 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
As I am sure the Deputy is aware, coroners are independent statutory officers exercising quasi-judicial functions. Neither I nor my Department have any role in individual cases relating to death investigation.
However, to be of assistance, officials from my Department have made contact with the coroner concerned.
The coroner has confirmed that she is still awaiting the results of the post-mortem examination which was conducted on the deceased. Depending on the type of tests required, it can take up to six months for the results of a post-mortem examination to be received by the coroner. The coroner will be in touch with the bereaved family once these results are received.