Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail)
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286. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the post of Chief State Pathologist is to be filled on a permanent full-time basis in view of the fact two recent post holders have retired over the past few months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42123/19]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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The positions of Chief State Pathologist and Deputy State Pathologist were advertised by the Public Appointments Service on 6 September 2019 with a closing date for applications of 26 September 2019. The recruitment process is currently ongoing and it is anticipated that these posts will be filled in the coming months.

Currently an Acting State Pathologist, an Acting Deputy State Pathologist, and two Locum Pathologists staff the Office of the State Pathologist (OSP). Locums must have the same qualifications as the Deputy State Pathologist positions. More details about the team can be read here: