Harbison’s illness ‘will affect few cases’

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell will meet with State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy in the coming days to discuss the difficulties raised by the illness of her predecessor, Prof John Harbison.

However, Mr McDowell told the Dáil last night he did not believe that many cases would be affected by Prof Harbison’s condition.

Labour leader Pat Rabbitte repeatedly raised the issue in the Dáil in the past two days, saying that while it was a sensitive matter, it was vital to know how many other cases could be affected.