Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006
255 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) will be given the maximum support and expenses for their medical treatments for the injuries sustained; and the action he will take regarding the permanent incapacity to work issue. [28468/06]
View answer287 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will compensate a survivor of the 1974 Dublin bombings (details supplied) and if he will ensure that the finances left over from the Commission go to the victims rather than going back to central Government. [28868/06]
View answer304 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the €1 million left in the fund is distributed to the survivors of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings 1974 in order to cover medical expenses for over 30 years. [29025/06]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 255, 287 and 304 together.
The Remembrance Commission provides assistance under a number of categories in accordance with the criteria set out in the Scheme of Acknowledgement, Remembrance and Assistance to Victims of the Conflict in Northern Ireland.
I am informed by the Remembrance Commission that the person referred to in the Deputy's questions has obtained payments in respect of medical expenses incurred by him to date and an exceptional payment, as provided for under the Scheme. I have also been informed that the Commission will continue to consider applications from this person for expenses as they arise and assist him in every way possible.
The Scheme provides for an economic hardship payment. A person who has been rendered incapable of working due to a conflict related injury may, on submission of supporting documentation, receive a payment of up to €15,000. However, this applies only to a person permanently incapable of working. The Government has approved the expenditure of up to €9 million over the lifetime of the Commission. The needs of all victims will be taken into consideration by the Government when making decisions on funding.
