Written answers

Wednesday, 7 December 2005

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Northern Ireland Issues

9:00 pm

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the maximum support will be given to a victim of the Dublin bombings (details supplied) in relation to expenses for consultation fees and hearing aids to resolve other matters. [38431/05]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have made inquiries with the Remembrance Commission and I have been informed that, within the terms of the scheme of remembrance, acknowledgement and assistance for victims of the conflict in Northern Ireland, there is no restriction on the amount that may be claimed for current, ongoing and unmet medical expenses pertaining to injuries received as a result of the conflict. The only restriction on an applicant is that he or she cannot claim a reimbursement from any other source, such as a private health insurer, for the procedures which are the basis of the claim.

The commission has informed me that any application for the reimbursement of expenses, such as consultation fees and hearing aids, must be accompanied by a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that the medical treatment obtained related to an injury sustained in the conflict. In addition, the original receipts for any medical expenses incurred must be included with the application.

I am further advised that, in regard to the person in question, the commission is anxious to ensure that his current applications for funding are dealt with as promptly as possible. They are, therefore, putting specific arrangements in place for the person in question.

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