Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
1077. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the decision to discontinue paying towards the security bill of a home of a former prison officer (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37597/13]
View answerThe payments referred to in the Deputy's question were discontinued in mid 2012 following a review of expenditure by the Director of Finance of the Irish Prison Service.
In circumstances where the officer (details supplied) was awarded a substantial compensation payment by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal, in the current economic climate it is considered inappropriate to continue to contribute towards the cost of his security and electricity bills.
