Dáil Éireann - Volume 601 - 05 May, 2005

Written Answers. - State Pathologist’s Office.

Mr. J. O’Keeffe Mr. J. O’Keeffe

  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]

Mr. J. O’Keeffe Mr. J. O’Keeffe

  267. 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]

Mr. McDowell Mr. McDowell

  Mr. McDowell: I 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.

Mr. J. O’Keeffe Mr. J. O’Keeffe

  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]

Mr. McDowell Mr. McDowell

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[1784]   Mr. McDowell: I refer the Deputy to the Adjournment debate in the Dáil on Thursday, 28 April 2005 where this matter was dealt with.

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