The mother of the late Daniel O'Callaghan yesterday vowed to continue the family's search for a full investigation into her son's death on Gran Canaria.
After the inquest's verdict of unlawful killing, Dr Maeve Pomeroy said she was concerned not only because it was important for her family, but also for young people going to such resorts.
"If a crime occurs and there is no investigation or punishment, then young tourists are seriously at risk," Dr Pomeroy said. "Many are only Leaving Cert age and are very vulnerable. As a doctor, I have a duty. It's not just important for my family but there is an important public safety issue here."
She said she would take the case to the European Court of Human Rights if necessary. She and her husband, Mr Dennis O'Callaghan, and their family were of course very sad they had lost their son.
"We believe the verdict is in keeping with the evidence presented," she said.
The family was very grateful to the coroner and jury, its legal team and the Garda Síochána. The only effective police investigation had been carried out by the Garda in Ireland.
"I also want to thank the woman who was a friend of a patient of mine who was there in Gran Canaria and heard that Mr Jeffers had seen something," Dr Pomeroy said.
In Gran Canaria, the only people interviewed were ambulance staff, the motorcyclist, the manager of the club and her son's three friends, yet there were more than 100 balconies overlooking the lane, she said.
"We intend to continue our search for a full investigation within the EU," she added.
Spain was a signatory to the Convention on Human Rights which required that there should always be a full and thorough investigation.
The family had a legal team in Gran Canaria also acting on its behalf.