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flag Pathologist shortages may halt coroner autopsies at University Hospital Waterford by January 2026, risking delays in funerals and family distress.

flag Coroner-directed autopsies at University Hospital Waterford may end in January 2026 due to severe pathologist shortages and unsustainable workloads, threatening services across four counties. flag With only six consultant pathologists and no ability to recruit more, the hospital cannot meet the recommended four full-time posts for coronial cases. flag The Department of Justice, which oversees the service, has not released a plan despite the crisis being known for over a year. flag Politicians and hospital leaders warn of delays in funerals and ongoing distress for families, calling for urgent government intervention to prevent a breakdown in essential forensic services.

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