asked the Minister for Justice whether any compensation has been or will be paid to Paul Singer in respect of the period during which he was held in Mountjoy Jail in unlawful custody.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - State v. Singer: Question of Compensation.
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Mr. Ryan
No compensation has been paid to Mr. Singer, and it is not proposed to pay any.
Mr. Ryan
Would the Minister state whether it is the practice to compensate a person who has been held in unlawful detention?
That is surely a separate matter.
Mr. Ryan
Obviously it applies. From what does the Minister take his precedent?
This is a particular instance and the Deputy wants a general reply.