now the country may face a fine of millions of euros after its dereliction was referred to the european court of justice (ecj), the guardian reports..

"we have to thank the coroner and his office for the work they have done. they have clearly listened to all of the evidence and came to the conclusion the family had all along..

"it has been a long two years and throughout that time the western trust has not been assisting us in trying to understand the circumstances around our mother's death..