Coroner to start Monageer inquests today

The inquests into the deaths of the Dunne family in Co. Wexford two years ago, are due to get underway today.

The inquests into the deaths of the Dunne family in Co. Wexford two years ago, are due to get underway today.

A number of witnesses are expected to be called to give evidence before Coroner Sean Nixon in Enniscorthy.

Adrian and Ciara Dunne and their two young daughters Leanne and Shania were found dead in their home in the village of Monageer in Co Wexford on April 23, 2007.

Last week the long-awaited report into the tragedy was published - it found that 29-year-old Adrian had been the driving force behind their deaths.

Large sections of the report were blacked out - including seven of the recommendations - for what the Government said were legal reasons.

It also included details of the post mortem examinations and revealed how each of the family members died, a move that was described as "most unusual" by solicitors representing Adrian Dunne's mother and siblings.

The inquests will be opened in Enniscorthy later this morning.

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