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Inquest into death of retired teacher Declan Sweeney

Mar 2, 2023

The family of the late Declan Sweeney, from left, his wife Noleen, son Ronan and daughters Sonia and Michelle. Photo: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin   Our Roger Murray SC recently represented the family of the late Declan Sweeney at an inquest into his death.  Mr....

What Happens At An Inquest?

Jul 21, 2022

An inquest is an official enquiry, held in public and led by a Coroner (sometimes held with a jury)  to enquire into the cause of a sudden, unexplained or violent death.   In the case of some deaths an inquest is legally required.  In other cases an inquest is held at...

Medical Inquests: A New Book

May 25, 2022

Two of the Partners in the Callan Tansey Solicitors Medical Negligence Department, Roger Murray and David O’Malley, recently published a book “Medical Inquests” . The book deals extensively with Coroner’s Court and practice and procedure at inquests. It also...