Dan O'Connor wins permission to challenge Kerry coroner changes

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Dan O'Connor was granted permission to continue his judicial review over the amalgamation of Kerry’s coronial districts at the High Court.

O’Connor is challenging the decision to combine North and West Kerry with South and East Kerry and to appoint Aisling Quilter as coroner for all four districts. He says the decision could remove him from office unlawfully; those claims remain allegations in the case.

The report said the case was due back before Justice Mary Rose Gearty on 4 February 2025.