Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 260: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his office has received a written request from persons (details supplied) to meet with them regarding the death of their son; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18743/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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A request to meet the family to discuss the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of their son has recently been received by me. The current position is that an inquest into this person's death is still ongoing. An inquest is an independent inquiry to ascertain the cause of death and the Coroner has statutory duties and powers, including the power to call witnesses. The Coroner cannot consider questions of civil or criminal liability. Further consideration will be given to their request for a meeting when the inquest has been completed and a verdict returned.