Kathleen Lynch
Question:95 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the total amount paid out, either in respect of court awards or out of court settlements, for claims taken against members of the Garda in respect of assault, unlawful arrest, or other breaches of a citizen's rights in respect of 2001, 2002 and 2003 to date; the number of cases in which awards were made by the courts; the number of cases which were settled out of court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23370/03]