Coroners (Qualification) Bill, 1923

Public bill · Government · Introduced

The measure would broaden eligibility for appointment as a coroner to include people who had been justices of the peace on 1 January 1919, had served in that role for at least five years, and resigned between then and 6 December 1921. It would also retrospectively confirm the appointments of Peter Malynn as Westmeath coroner and John S. McNeice as coroner for Limerick city, even though they did not meet the existing qualifications when appointed. Their work in those offices would be treated as legally valid from their appointment dates. The proposal was sponsored by the Minister for Home Affairs and passed both Houses on 15 February 1924.

Formal long title

An Act to declare certain persons who have resigned from the office of Justice of the Peace to be qualified to be appointed to be Coroners, and to validate the appointments as Coroners of certain persons who had not the statutory qualifications for such appointment.

Last updated 16 June 2020