166 Mr. Hilliard asked the Minister for Justice when the agreed increase in pay to coroner's assistants will be sanctioned. [10897/96]

I am pleased to be able to inform the Deputy that I have recently signed a ministerial order, entitled the Coroners Act, 1962 (Fees and Expenses) Regulations, 1996, which provides for an increase in the various fees payable under the Coroners Act, 1962.