Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2023
398. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice if his Department and the Government will agree to establish a group to review the remuneration of a sector (details supplied) within a short time, noting that the remuneration of the sector has not been reviewed for more than fifteen years; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23720/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Coroner Service provides an important service to next of kin and society in general in seeking to explain the causes of death in those instances which are reportable by law.
My Department is committed to bringing forward nationwide coroner review proposals to address identified issues and drive innovative change. I can assure the Deputy that work is well underway in my Department in that regard.
Departmental officials, at the request of the Coroner Society of Ireland, are currently considering the Coroners Society’s request to restore coronial fees to their pre-April 2009 levels. Restoration of the previous rate of fees requires consultation with the Departments of Public Expenditure and Reform, the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government and the Local Authorities which fund Coroners outside of the Dublin district.
