State pathologist warns of crisis in autopsy services 

The chief state pathologist has warned of an increasing crisis in the Department of Justice’s ability to carry out autopsies on homicides and suspicious deaths due to widespread staffing shortfalls.

Dr Linda Mulligan told the Irish Examiner that Ireland’s four full-time State Pathologists are facing increased pressure as more hospitals pull the plug on autopsy services.

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