Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

This section follows on with regard to the State Claims Agency. Will the Minister of State clarify the time limits that could be placed on the State Claims Agency when auditing claims that have not yet been completed and how these will interact with the timeframes required to assess and provide compensation? Will he also clarify the factors that will be taken into account to determine the relevant amounts under section 17(1)(a) by way of ministerial order that will trigger an audit? He mentioned that I would probably ask that question. This is where the compensation body will not be allowed to pay out compensation above a certain amount until the claim is audited by the State Claims Agency. What factors will be taken into account to determine the amount? Does the Minister of State have an amount in mind and will he relay that to the committee?