Investigation and inquest
On 4th July 2016 I commenced an investigation into the death of Roseleen Mary O'DONOGHUE. The investigation concluded on the 23rd November 2016 and the conclusion was one of Accidental Death. The medical cause of death was 1a) Traumatic scalp laceration and subdural haemorrhage.
Circumstances of the death
Mrs O’Donoghue fell down her stairs at home on the 26th or 27th June 2016 which resulted in a traumatic fatal head injury sustained in the impact following the fall and she was pronounced dead at the scene on 27th June 2016.
Coroner’s concerns
The stair lift fitted at 7 Radnor St does not come to rest in the safest possible position when at the top of its journey giving rise to a risk of falling, as the step plate is suspended over the stair well. I am concerned you may have other properties featuring the same type of risk.