Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the remaining funds in the Remembrance Commission are spent on the long-term care of the survivors of the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings 1974 and the victims of other atrocities. [37501/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Following Government approval, I established the Remembrance Commission in 2003 for a period of three years. The Commission disburses ex gratia payments under the provisions of the Amended Scheme of Acknowledgement, Remembrance and Assistance for Victims in this Jurisdiction of the Conflict in Northern Ireland, including for victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. The Government also approved the expenditure of up to €9 million over the lifetime of the Commission. The work of the Commission is continuing.

I am currently preparing proposals on the future of the Commission and Fund, which I expect to submit to Government shortly.