Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I strongly support the call by Senator Brian Hayes regarding the State Pathologist. Many millions are being squandered by the Government. The State Pathologist is a responsible office. The person can be called on to do great work at any hour of the day in any part of the State. She is often called to places off the beaten track and it is ridiculous that a Garda driver cannot be made available to her, given that she often cannot access locations without Garda assistance. I do not understand this and, as Senator Brian Hayes said, the securing of evidence is absolutely vital. The House should call on the Minister of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to right that glaring wrong.