Seanad debates

Wednesday, 29 January 2003

Even if it has escaped the attention of the two major parties, there are serious matters which can be considered. For example, the difficulties in which the country has been landed as a result of the legislation on compensation for victims of child sex abuse. This is now going to present taxpayers with a potentially enormous bill and, as a taxpayer, I do not see why we should be obliged to pay it. I could argue that due to the operation of criminal law in Ireland I was abused by the authorities. I had my youth taken away, but I am not looking for compensation. If the bill amounts to €1.52 billion, then taxpayers will be very annoyed with those who allowed it to happen.

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