Garda Compensation Claims

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2012

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Ceisteanna (179)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

182 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made by him on the authorisation of a garda compensation claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in finalising this claim; if there is any accountability in terms of the length of time it has taken for the consultant psychiatrist to complete their report; his views that this delay is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2791/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

The delay concerning this application arose because the Chief Medical Officer has been awaiting a specialist medical report in order to advise on this application under the Garda Síochána Compensation Acts 1941 and 1945. The Garda authorities have been in contact with the solicitor of the applicant to resolve the issues surrounding this requirement. My Department understands that the Chief Medical Officer will shortly be in a position to conclude his report, thus clearing the way for a decision to be made on this application.