State Pathologists Office to move post mortems away from University Hospital Waterford over morgue issues

Post mortems are no longer to be carried out University Hospital Waterford mortuary in State cases, according to gardaí.

State Pathologists Office to move post mortems away from University Hospital Waterford over morgue issues

Post mortems are no longer to be carried out University Hospital Waterford mortuary in State cases, according to gardaí.

Instead, post mortems on bodies needed for criminal investigations in the South-east will now go to the city morgue in Dublin, due to contamination fears of potential evidence.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited