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105 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce a meaningful criminal injuries compensation scheme to provide compensation for those who suffer injury, pain and suffering as a result of violent crimes and to make provision in fatal cases for those financially dependant on the victim as proposed by a group (details supplied). [23878/00]
114 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a submission from Victim Support seeking improvements in the criminal injuries compensation scheme; if so, his response to the submission; if he intends to make any improvements to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25779/00]
122 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce a meaningful criminal injuries compensation scheme to provide compensation for those who suffer injury, pain and suffering as a result of violent crimes and to make provision in fatal cases for those financially dependant on the victim as proposed by a group (details supplied). [25835/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 105, 114 and 122 together.
I can confirm to the Deputy that a review of the criminal injuries compensation scheme is being undertaken by my Department at present. It is intended that the review will be a comprehensive one, taking into account all relevant questions and situations.
Submissions for proposed changes to the scheme have been invited from relevant organisations, including Victim Support, and these submissions will receive consideration as part of the review. My Department is awaiting receipt of a small number of the submissions invited before being in a position to complete the review. I hope to receive a report on the matter shortly.
In relation to specific proposals for changes to the existing scheme, I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be proper for me to make decisions in this regard in advance of receiving the report.
