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Course Description

Procedure, Preparation and Presentation

This one-day training course covers the Irish Coroners Court system, including the coroner's investigation and inquest process, how to prepare for court, and how to give evidence effectively. The course reflects developments under the Coroners (Amendment) Act 2019 and is ideal for anyone involved in the coroner’s process who wants to navigate court procedures professionally and leave feeling informed, prepared and reassured.

Course Content

The Irish Coroner Court System
The Coroner’s Investigation & Inquest Process – The full lifecycle of a coroner’s case and what to expect at each stage
Preparing for the Coroner’s Court – Practical – Actionable Preparation Skills
Review of Sample statement – good vs poor practice
Giving Evidence with Confidence
Role Play of questioning to expect
Courtroom Practice & Professional Conduct

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals who attend inquests in a professional capacity, including healthcare professionals, prison officers, emergency service personnel, risk managers and solicitors.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Professional Certificate. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is the Coroners Court and how does it differ from other courts?

‍The Coroners Court is an independent court in Ireland that investigates sudden, unexplained or violent deaths. Unlike criminal or civil courts, it does not assign blame or liability. Its purpose is to establish the facts surrounding a death. Professionals attending a coroners court inquest for the first time often find the process unfamiliar, which is why dedicated coroners court training can make a significant difference.

Who needs Coroners Court training in Ireland?

‍Any professional who may be called to give evidence at an inquest should consider coroners court training. This includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, prison officers, social workers, risk managers and solicitors. Being unprepared for the inquest process can be a significant source of stress, and this course is designed to remove that uncertainty.

What does the inquest process involve?

‍An inquest is a formal public hearing held by a coroner in Ireland to establish the facts of a death. Witnesses may be called to give evidence, and the process follows specific legal procedures. This coroners court training course walks participants through each stage so they know exactly what to expect before, during and after the hearing.

How should I prepare before giving evidence at a Coroners Court inquest?

‍Preparing to give evidence at an inquest involves reviewing your professional records and any statements you have made, understanding the scope of what you may be asked, and knowing your rights as a witness. This course covers inquest preparation in practical detail, including a review of sample statements and a role play exercise on questioning.

Is this Coroners Court training course CPD certified?‍

This coroners court training course may qualify for CPD points. You should check directly with your professional association or awarding body to confirm how many points they will award.