Inquest into Rossiter death opens in Cork

The Inquest into the death of Brian Rossiter is hearing evidence at Cork Courthouse today.

The Inquest into the death of Brian Rossiter is hearing evidence at Cork Courthouse today.

Brian (14) died in Cork University Hospital from head injuries on September 14th, 2002. He had been arrested for a public order offence on the night of September 10th/11th, 2002, and fell into a coma while detained at Clonmel Garda station.

The inquest was due to proceed on December 4th, 2007, but it was delayed pending the outcome of the High Court action by the Rossiters against Cork city coroner Dr Myra Cullinane, who is conducting the inquest.

A court hearing in July was told that the action had been settled, however.

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Speaking after that hearing, the solicitor for the Rossiters said that, as part of the settlement, it had been agreed that two pathologists from the UK will give evidence at Brian's inquest.

The costs of bringing the proceedings would also be covered, he added.