Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 12 Oct 1999

Vol. 509 No. 1

Written Answers. - Criminal Injury Compensation.

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

83 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposals, if any, he has to extend the scheme of compensation for criminal injury to cover damage to property and damages for pain and suffering. [19564/99]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

The scheme of compensation for personal injuries criminally inflicted is under review in my Department. The review, which will be comprehensive, will include, inter alia, the matters referred to by the Deputy.