Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

I thank the Minister for his clarification and I hope this is the case. Whereas usually the judge deals with convictions, imprisonment and fines, the fine usually goes to the Exchequer while the victim often does not receive monetary compensation. The victim obviously has the satisfaction of seeing somebody convicted, but in many of these types of cases, monetary compensation could be an additional aspect to the conviction to show that the victim's needs are taken into account by the judge. I take the Minister's word that this is already covered and I will withdraw the amendment.

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