Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The coroner, Dr. Myra Cullinane, is independent in her functions. There are very strict rules around the extent to which a politician can intervene with the coronial process. As the Deputy is aware, a bespoke courtroom was built in the RDS to facilitate the inquests. The contract for this special courtroom is due to expire at the end of this month. The Government recognises that this is a sensitive situation and wants to assure the families that it is committed to ensuring that a new venue is in place to permit the inquest to be continued by the Dublin District Coroner. I want to assure the families that the matter is being actively worked on. The Office of Public Works, on behalf of the Government, is securing an alternative premises and we intend that this situation will be resolved as soon as possible.

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