Seanad debates
Wednesday, 18 June 2003
European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Second Stage.
The provision dealing with compensation is prudent. It allows the injured party to apply to the Government for compensation by way of an ex gratia payment. I presume that the transparency which now exists in Government will mean that, in those circumstances, it will be known if there is cause for grievance and it will be highlighted in the Houses of the Oireachtas. We should have sufficient confidence in ourselves, as legislators, to be able to deal with these issues in a way which satisfies the rights of the appellant and society.
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