Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2014
558. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when new members of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board will be appointed; the number of cases to be considered; and the length of time it will take to process applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9668/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to refer to Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 548 of 18 February 2014 below. The position remains unchanged.
Question No. 548 of 18 February 2014
To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when a new board will be put in place relative to the criminal injuries compensation scheme; the number of cases to be considered; and the timeframe involved.
Answer
I can inform the Deputy that under the terms of Paragraph 17 of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted I am at present in the process of appointing a new Tribunal to administer the Scheme. As the Deputy may be aware I have recently appointed a Tribunal Chairperson, Mr. John Cheatle, B.L. who is dealing with all outstanding current applications.
I understand from the Tribunal that there are at present 51 applications awaiting an appeal hearing.
