Finian McGrath
Ceist:793. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding victims of sexual abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1340/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 14 January 2015
Ceisteanna (793)
Freagraí scríofa
As announced on 16th December last, the Government approved proposals to offer out of court settlements to those bringing cases of school sexual abuse against the State where the cases come within the terms of the European Court of Human Rights decision and meet certain other criteria. The State Claims Agency will be engaging with the solicitors involved. I can confirm that in cases where settlements are agreed the State will pay, in addition to the settlement amount, such reasonable costs as agreed by the State Claims Agency.