Mayo gardaí commended for role in dealing with sudden death cases

Members of an Garda Siochána are the first port of call in instances of sudden death, the Coroner for Mayo, Patrick O’Connor, has noted.

That is not always understood by the public but it should be remembered, Mr. O’Connor stated at an inquest in Swinford today.

Coroner O’Connor made his comments at the conclusion of an inquest.

Coroner O’Connor noted that gardai are the first port of call in instances of sudden death.

“That should be remembered," he stated.

The coroner added: “They (garda officers) make my job as coroner a lot easier."

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