Seanad debates

Thursday, 15 December 2005

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage.

 

3:00 pm

Photo of Maurice CumminsMaurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

We welcome the introduction of the Bill. We have long been supporters of reform in the area of coroners and compliment the leader of the Labour Party in initiating the Bill in the other House. Senator Brian Hayes has briefed me on the need for the Bill and how it affects the Nowlan family. The Nowlan family deserves credit for their campaign on this matter. I understand they are in the Visitors Gallery.

The Minister mentioned that the Coroners Act 1962 is in dire need of substantial reform. Certainly the working party that reported in October 2004 outlined more than 100 recommendations which are in need of attention. He said the Bill being adopted today is a remedial measure. Given that he said another coroners Bill may not be introduced in this session, can I take it that he has given up at this stage or that there will be a commitment in the new year——

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