James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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Question 465: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason it is taking so long to deal with a claim by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8751/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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In making a decision on an application for compensation under the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts 1941 and 1945, my Department has, in accordance with section 6(1)(b) of the 1941 Act, regard to all the relevant facts including the reports from the Garda authorities and the Garda chief medical officer, setting out the background to the case and the precise nature of the injuries sustained.

In this case, the length of time taken to process the application has arisen primarily in relation to consideration of the medical aspects of the case. The required medical reports have been submitted on behalf of the applicant and have been considered by the Garda CMO and that an appointment with the CMO has been arranged for the coming weeks. The application will be dealt with as quickly as possible by my Department on receipt of the full report from the Commissioner.