Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 4 Feb 2003

Vol. 560 No. 3

Written Answers. - Malicious Injury Damage.

Richard Bruton

Question:

361 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Government has considered the possibility of reintroducing malicious injury damage to cover instances such as where an uninsured driver inflicts property damage on a householder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2571/03]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I can inform the Deputy that the particular issue referred to does not fall within the responsibility of my Department.