Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Garda Síochána (Compensation for Malicious Injuries) Bill is due and is a moot point at a time when the risks gardaí take in the course of their duty is clearly noted. I refer not just to the recent death but also to the number of gardaí who have been injured. During the past five years, 2,100 gardaí have had to take time off and sick leave due to injuries incurred in the course of their duty, thereby reducing the number of gardaí available for duty. When will the Bill come before the House and is it likely to be in this session or the next one?

The victims of crime Bill arises from an EU directive which purports to give recognition to the rights of victims in a way which has not been done before and which is extremely important. Is it expected that the Bill is likely to be passed in this or the next session?

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