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Kerry coroner brings High Court case over 'unlawful' amalgamation of districts

Summary

Dan O'Connor, a Kerry coroner and solicitor, has obtained High Court permission to pursue a judicial review against the Minister for Justice. He argues that the December 13, 2024 decision to amalgamate the four Kerry coronial districts—North, West, South, and East—was unlawful and that the appointment of Aisling Quilter as coroner for all four districts was invalid. O'Connor was appointed deputy coroner for West Kerry in November 2020 and for North Kerry in November 2024. He claims that the Minister, after confirming his appointment as coroner for North and West Kerry, informed him on December 16, 2024, that the South and East Kerry coroner would become sole coroner for all districts, citing a "vacancy" that he says was fabricated. He seeks a High Court order quashing the amalgamation decision, the appointment of Quilter, and a declaration that he is the legitimate coroner for North and West Kerry.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Kerry coroner brings High Court case over 'unlawful' amalgamation of districts. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• December 13, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 2020 Other
• November 2024 Other
• November 20, 2024 Other
• December 16, 2024 Incident
• February 4 Other
• 2025-01-29 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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