An inquiry into the deaths of a family of four in their Co Wexford home last year has been delayed for the third time.
Adrian Dunne, wife Ciara and their two children, aged five and three, were found dead in April 2007.
It later emerged that authorities had been warned in advance of a possible risk to the safety of the children.
The couple had made enquiries into funeral arrangements, and the undertaker was so concerned that she had asked the Garda to investigate. A family friend, a priest, contacted the local parish priest asking him to call, and the HSE were called about the matter
The inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the deaths received a two-month time extension in April. In July the Government approved a further three-month period until September 7th.
A Government spokesman said today that an additional one-month extension, until October 7th, was granted after complex legal and technical issues arose.
“The extra time will be necessary to complete the report to the satisfaction of the inquiry team,” he said.
The inquiry is being chaired by barrister Kate Brosnan and also includes retired assistant Garda commissioner Jim McHugh and Citizens Information Board chief Leonie Lunny.
The inquiry has the task of making recommendations to the Minister for Health and Children and the Minister for Justice as to how such an event may be avoided in future through better co-operation between state agencies.
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