Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 January 2014
511. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when persons (details supplied) in County Wicklow can expect to have their application processed to the scheme of compensation for personal injuries criminally inflicted; if their application is deemed successful, when they can expect payment; his views that the delay they are experiencing is unacceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2618/14]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware under the terms of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of individual applications for compensation under the Scheme. However, in order to be of assistance in the matter I have had enquiries made with the Tribunal on his behalf.
I understand that the application referred to by the Deputy has been submitted for decision to the Tribunal Chairperson. As soon as the decision comes to hand a copy will be passed to the applicants’ solicitor.
