Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister and everyone else who has been involved in the introduction of this Bill. I thank all the officials for the work they have done. It is important that we get this legislation right and that it is put in place properly. The work of the Department and the Minister clearly indicates that we have now arrived at the correct format. Amendments were required and amending legislation was required. I thank the Minister again.

I ask the Minister to keep recent changes in Cork in mind. I know nothing can be done in this respect now. I do not think the jurisdiction of coroners has changed in line with the extension of the city boundary in Cork. This may cause confusion at some stage in the future. When future legislation in respect of coroners is introduced, we might consider extending the boundaries that apply when appointments are made.