Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2014
293. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will appoint new members to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal in order that the tribunal may more speedily assess applications. [36938/14]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal consists of a Chairperson and six ordinary members. As the Deputy may be aware, a press release issued on 9 April, 2014 seeking expressions of interest from suitably-qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment as members of the Tribunal. The closing date for receipt of expressions of interest was 29 April, 2014.
I can further inform the Deputy that, as part of the on-going appointment process, I have considered the expressions of interest received and have in recent weeks appointed five members to the Tribunal.
