Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the coroner is an independent quasi-judicial office holder whose core function is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can be issued. This is an important public service to the living and in particular to the next-of-kin and friends of the deceased. Coroners not only provide closure for those bereaved, but also perform a wider public service by identifying matters of public health and safety concerns.

My Department is committed to bringing forward nationwide coroner review proposals to address identified issues and drive innovative change. It is intended that a public consultation exercise be conducted later this year and prior to the development of proposals for comprehensive reform.