Michael McGrath
Ceist:245. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Garda Síochána (compensation) Bill will be published and passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8487/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 20 February 2018
Ceisteanna (245)
Freagraí scríofa
The Deputy will be aware that the proposed Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill will repeal and replace the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts 1941 and 1945, which provide for a scheme of compensation in relation to members of An Garda Síochána who are maliciously injured in relation to the performance of their duties as such members.
I wish to inform the Deputy that, on 9 May 2017, the Government approved the drafting of the proposed legislation based on the General Scheme of the Bill which is available on my Department's website (www.justice.ie).
The Scheme is currently with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel for drafting of the relevant legislation.