Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2018
182. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a person (details supplied) will be notified of a hearing date in relation to their application for compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2858/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis case relates to an application under the Garda Compensation 1941 Acts – “Compensation Section” - Michael Kilroy v the Minister for Finance. The role of the Department of Justice and Equality in such cases is to decide if applications of Gardaí (who sustained malicious injuries in the course of their duties) are eligible to be awarded. There are also further criteria which have to be fulfilled. In the case of this individual, the Department of Justice and Equality has already authorised this application.
The case currently rests with the Chief State’s Solicitors Office (CSSO). The CSSO prepares applications for the High Court in relation to Garda Compensation cases. According to the CSSO, this case is ready to be sent to the High Court for a hearing, subject to the availability of the doctors required to give evidence. The CSSO will shortly be in contact with the individual’s solicitor regarding possible dates. The solicitor for the applicant will then be in a position to apply to the relevant judge for a hearing date.
