Michael Bell
Question:66 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Justice if he will outline: (a) the amount of money paid by his Department as administered by the Criminal Injuries Tribunal for each year since 1986, (b) the number of people, (1) male, (2) female and (3) adult and (4) children who were compensated, (c) the levels of compensation paid, (d) if he has any plans to introduce legislation in regard to compensation to victims of violent crimes and (e) if he has any plans to update or change the 1974 scheme as amended in 1986; and if he will make a statement on the matter.