Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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120. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a matter (details supplied) with regard to a person and their position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19434/17]

John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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161. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry can remain in their position beyond 70 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20025/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 161 together.

The retirement age for coroners is set down in section 11 of the Coroners Act 1962 as seventy years of age. This provision was repeated in the Coroners Bill 2007. It is therefore not possible for the person in question to continue in his position having reached the age of retirement.

I would join with the Deputies in acknowledging the valuable work of the coroner for South and East Kerry during his time in office. My Department is examining potential solutions to the forthcoming situation in the South and East Kerry district, with a view to ensuring the continuing provision of an excellent coroner service.