Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent)
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1042. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will expedite the details on the cause of death for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32701/20]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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At the outset, I would like to convey my sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.

Coroners are statutory officers exercising quasi-judicial functions, in relation to which they are completely independent. Neither I nor my Department have any function in this regard. However, to be of assistance, officials from my Department contacted the Coroner concerned, and were told that the average wait time for post-mortem reports is 4 to 6 months, and possibly longer if more detailed tests, such as toxicology are required.

Individual families should contact the relevant Coroner for further details. All Coroners’ contact details can be found on www.coroners.ie.