Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Before I bring in Deputy O'Callaghan, Deputy Daly has referred to the fact local authorities nationally have expressed support for certain positions and called for the progression of the Coroners Bill. Just this week, we have received a communication from Galway City Council. I apprise the committee of its content. It states a wish to bring to our attention the fact Galway City Council at its meeting on 6 March 2017 resolved the following motion: "That Galway City Council request the Government to progress the Coroner's Bill as a matter of urgency that the Coroner's Bill will provide for an automatic inquest into every maternal death in this state." That is the critical focus in terms of what it is arguing for and, indeed, what Deputy Clare Daly has focused on in the preparation and presentation of her Bill. The letter from the council is signed by the meetings administrator, Mr. Foley. This letter is simply representative of a number of expressions of support from local authorities across the country. It confirms what Deputy Daly has said.