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Recommendation(with Report Paragraph Numbers)
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Action Already Undertaken and Action Proposed (in italic)
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Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
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7
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For future victims review Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (4.2.1 - 4.2.6)
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A comprehensive review of the Scheme, which is taking into account these recommendations, in currently well advanced. The Minister hopes to receive a report on the matter shortly and will bring any proposals for change to Government.
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8
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Compensation schemes for Garda and prison staff to allow for review of cases in appropriate circumstances (4.4.3)
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Compensation for prision staff is provided through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, which is currently being reviewed (see 7 above). The question of any change to the Garda Compensation Acts will be considered in the context of the wider review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. Any proposals for change will be brought to Government.
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9
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Conduct inquiry into Dublin/Monaghan bombings (4.5.2)
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The Government agreed on 8 February, 2000 the terms of reference for an inquiry into the bombings. Mr. Justice Henry Barron is well advanced in this work.
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10
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Conduct enquiry into Séamus Ludlow case (4.5.3)
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The Government approved in principle on 28 September, 1999 the appointment of a suitable eminent legal person to inquire privately into the case, and on 18th December, 2001 noted the agreement of Mr. Justice Barron to carry out the inquiry.
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11
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Introduce procedures to allow families of victims to request reports on investigations of unsolved murders (4.5.4)
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The Victims' Charter provides for liaison between the Garda and the families of murder victims.
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12
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Publish Crowley Report on McAnespie case (4.5.5)
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A summary of the findings of the Crowley Report will be released to the family.
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13
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Procedure to be put in place to enable accused persons outside the jurisdiction to apply to DPP for review of their cases to see if they still have a case to answer (4.7.3)
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It is open to any such person to apply to the DPP for a review of his or her case. A decision on any such case would be entirely a matter for the DPP, who is, of course, independent in the exercise of his functions.
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14
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Seek to have procedures put in place in Northern Ireland to allow accused individuals, outside the jurisdiction, to apply for review of their cases as to whether they still have a case to answer (4.7.3)
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Discussions are continuing with the British authorities regarding such procedures.
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15
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Review Malicious Injuries Acts (4.8.1)
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Review will be undertaken in consultation with the Department of Environment and Local Government.
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16
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Acknowledgement payments for bereaved families and payments to victims for continuing costs (4.2.7, 4.2.9 - 4.2.10)
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It is proposed to establish a Trust Fund to address the needs of victims. An interdepartmental working group is being established to draw up detailed proposals for the operation of such a fund.
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17
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Make payments of up to £10,000 to bereaved families and injured persons who had to move to this jurisdiction and who show economic needs as a result (4.7.1)
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See 16 above - the Trust Fund will be used to address the needs of those involved.
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18
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Pay relocation grant of up to £5,000 to those bereaved or injured wishing to return to this jurisdiction (4.7.2)
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See 16 above - the Trust Fund will be used to address the needs of those involved.
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19
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Annual Government commemoration to honour Gardai who died in the service of the people (4.4.7)
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While an annual commemoration by the Garda Síochána is already held the Department is to consider the matter further in consultation with the Garda Síochána
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20
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Victims' Pension for certain categories (4.2.8 - 4.2.10)
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See 16 above - the Trust Fund will be used to address the needs of those involved.
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