The parliament also approved separate legislation that allows EU industry and governments to request a re-imposition of duties if surging imports hurt EU producers.
He was speaking after a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Mandelson in Belfast, as efforts intensified to restart talks following the re-imposition of direct rule at the weekend.
After delivering a verdict of accidental death, Mr Needham recommended that the government "re-visit the issue of the imposition of a national speed limit in the interests of protecting the safety of its road users".