Kerry toddler died after entanglement in window-blind loop cord: Inquest

An inquest has heard how a toddler in Co Kerry died after his neck became entangled in the loop cord of a roller window blind.

Dean Regan Russell was two weeks short of his second birthday when the tragic accident occurred at his home in Tralee on January 2 last.

Dublin Coroner Dr Brian Farrell said it was "not the first case of its kind" and said he would again write to the relevant authorities to recommend modifying "this dangerous cord design".

Dean's grandfather Martin Regan said the family's suffering could have been averted.

He called on all governments to "Please but a ban to loops on blinds. These loops are killing and injuring children all around the world."