Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would hope and anticipate that it will not be required and that the guidelines will be in line with the PIC report. If they are in line with the PIC report, there should not be a requirement for a cap on the awards. If, however, the LRC reports to us that we can, then it is a matter for the Attorney General to determine whether we are authorised to do so. The LRC report will be a guide. It will then be a matter for the opinion of the Attorney General.