asked the Minister for Justice if he is aware of the anomaly whereby Monaghan County Council were unable to recover damages under the Malicious Injuries Act, following the burning of Monaghan Courthouse; if he will introduce the necessary legislation to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Malicious Injuries Act.
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I do not necessarily accept the use of the term "anomaly" in the present context. However, as the Deputy is aware there is a Bill before the House at present to amend the Malicious Injuries Act, 1981, and no doubt the Deputy will have an opportunity to put forward views on the matter in the course of the debate on that Bill.