Garda Complaints Procedures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 March 2012

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Ceisteanna (170)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

174 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will issue 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. [12991/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I can confirm that the applicant's compensation claim was authorised on 28 February 2012. In accordance with the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts 1941 and 1945, the member can now proceed to make an application for compensation to the High Court. My Department has informed me that the failure of the specialist to provide the necessary medical report in a timely fashion is unusual and is not representative of their experience of administering the scheme.