The PSNI received a report that Noah Donohoe may have been assaulted as he cycled through Belfast, an inquest heard on Monday.
Mr Philip McAteer said: "I appear for the Department. We have nothing to add to what Mr Quinn has already outlined. I will confirm that we will liaise with both Coroner's Service and I am happy to liaise with Mr Quinn. Beyond that we will deal with anything else you ask us to deal with and are grateful for the opportunity to be involved as an interested party."
Coroner Joe McCrisken responded: "It is my understanding that an individual came forward to police with an account that was recorded by her solicitor. And police have an obligation to enquire into that account. Some of what was initially told to police has since been clarified. Enquiries are ongoing."
"We also make a very specific appeal for people with relevant photographs stored in their phones to voluntarily present themselves and their phones to police to enable police to forensically download photos, verify times and location. Those people are not under suspicion, and certainly not by the Donohoe family. You've done nothing wrong and you will get your phone back."
"Once the core bundle of material has been received, that will be organised, prepared and disseminated. There are a number of expert reports still in the process of being obtained. This includes scientific details regarding the location of Noah's body and the storm drain system. Health and Safety Executive are continuing their own investigations in relation to matters regarding the storm drain system. Those will need to have time and space to be completed.
The Donohoe family's representative clarified Noah's mum Fiona, has distanced herself from the publication.
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