Ministerial Appointments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007

Wednesday, 26 September 2007

Questions (953)

Bobby Aylward

Question:

1052 Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he proposes to confirm the appointment of new members to the criminal injuries compensation tribunal to allow hearings to proceed which to date have been delayed by almost a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20801/07]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

I can inform the Deputy that I have recently made arrangements to appoint a new Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal and will announce its membership shortly. I can also confirm for the Deputy that the process of appointing the new Tribunal has not resulted in delays along the lines referred to by him.