John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This has been raised time and again. It has gone to Europe. The Ombudsman's office found the Department was liable. It was stated in a very clear report that this payment should be made. There may be other cases, but no other case went to this level. If an independent officer of the State makes a recommendation, it is very similar to the Comptroller and Auditor General making a recommendation to the Department, and I sincerely hope that they are taken on board. The liability was clearly established and it was stated that the compensation should be paid.