All six State pathology positions held by women

Dr Linda Mulligan was appointed Chief State Pathologist in February 2021. File picture: Collins Courts

A new deputy State pathologist has been appointed, with all six pathology positions at the Office of the State pathologist now held by women for the first time.

The appointment earlier this month of Dr Jill Roman as a new deputy State pathologist brings to two the number of deputies at the office. Dr Yvonne McCarthy was also appointed to a deputy role this year.