Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 13 Apr 2000

Vol. 518 No. 2

Written Answers. - Compensation Claims.

Michael Bell

Question:

32 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the total amount paid out during the past five years in compensation to gardaí and prison officers for injuries they sustained on duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11188/00]

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

The total amount paid out during the past five years in compensation to gardaí and prison officers for injuries they sustained on duty, exclusive of legal costs, is £16.8 million and £4.7 million respectively.