Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) is given the maximum support to deal with their injuries. [40321/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Scheme of Acknowledgement, Remembrance and Assistance to Victims in this Jurisdiction of the Conflict in Northern Ireland is administered by the Remembrance Commission. All applications for payments are assessed in accordance with the criteria set out in the Scheme. The person referred to by the Deputy has received payments for medical expenses incurred to date and has, in addition, received the exceptional payment for medical expenses provided for under the Scheme.

I have been informed that the Commission will continue to meet this person's medical expenses, in so far as they relate to the injuries received in the conflict, as they arise under the terms of the Scheme and will sympathetically consider all applications from him. I also understand that the correspondence referred to by the Deputy is being dealt with by the Commission.