Key justice agencies hit by staff shortages, say officials

Staff in Office of State Pathologist 'overburdened and overworked', as CAB has sanction for 93 staff but only has 84

CAB has sanction for 93 staff, but has eight vacancies, including three detective sergeants and one forensic accountant.

Staff shortages are hitting key justice agencies, with officials in the state pathologist’s office “overburdened and overworked”, according to official reports.

Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) is supposed to have 200 staff, but only has 185, while the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has sanction for 93 staff, but has 85 employees.