Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026
726. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No.380 of 7 May 2026, the reason for the delay to publish the Coroner's Report for 2025, which is due to be published on or before 1 February; when he received the report for 2025; the process that takes place between when he receives the report and when it is published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37087/26]
View answerUnder Section 55 of the Coroners Act, 1962 – 2024, coroners are required to make annual returns to my Department by 1 Feb on completed cases in their districts. This data is collated and published by my Department here: [Coroner’s Annual Returns 2018-2025].
In 2025, two district amalgamations took place, three coroners retired, and two coroners died in office, these factors led to some districts not submitting annual returns until later than 1 February. The Coroners Annual Returns for 2025 were published on 22 April 2026 and can be viewed here: [Coroner’s Annual Returns 2025]
