Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

Deputy Ó Snodaigh makes a valid point about compensation for victims. I understand that some provision must be made for it under some of the conventions we have signed up to, or are about to sign, and that some fund must be in place for the victims of human trafficking. I do not know the scale of that or what funds will be available.

I presume that if somebody is convicted of human trafficking and if he or she has substantial assets, the Criminal Assets Bureau will step in to pursue and recover his or her assets. Will a facility be put in place where that funding could be ring-fenced for the victims of human trafficking? I am sure that in some cases it will be impossible for victims to pursue the traffickers for compensation.

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