Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2005
266 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide details of the organisation, structure and resourcing of the State Pathologist’s office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14680/05]
View answer267 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of staff in the State Pathologist’s office; the rank of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14681/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together.
There are currently six officials employed in the State Pathologist's office — the State Pathologist, the Deputy State Pathologist, a senior scientist and three clerical officers. The State Pathologist's office has been allocated a budget of €550,000 for 2005, an increase of 5% on the 2004 figure.
268 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the circumstances under which State Pathologists have been able to avail of Garda transport in travelling to the scene of a homicide in previous years; his views on the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14682/05]
View answerI refer the Deputy to the Adjournment debate in the Dáil on Thursday, 28 April 2005 where this matter was dealt with.
