Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 199: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, since his recent meeting with a deputation (details supplied), he has progressed their requests in respect of compensation claims similar to that received by their counterparts in the UK; if a compensation redress scheme will be established; the timeframe for the implementation of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8022/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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As I made clear to the Deputy, and to the deputation of former miners, the situation in the UK is different in that the industry there was nationalised. The Deputy will recall that I promised to raise the miners' request with my Government colleagues. The question of levels of benefit or compensation for occupational injury or illness is a matter in the first instance for the Minister for Social and Family Affairs. I have asked him to give the matter his attention.