Coroner praises retiring Cork garda

Cork’s city coroner has paid tribute to a garda who, over the last 14 years, has helped thousands of grieving families through the often difficult coronial process.

Philip Comyn described Bishopstown-based Garda Tim Twomey, who retires this week from An Garda Siochána, as key to the work of the city coroner’s office in ensuring the smooth and efficient holding of inquests.

“He plays a very important role, not only in the operation of inquests, but also in the helping of families and public attendance,” Mr Comyn said.