Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I can inform the Deputy that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal provides an accessible and independent means by which the victims of violent crime can receive financial compensation for any out of pocket expenses arising as a result of that crime, including loss of earnings and vouched medical expenses. As such the Tribunal meets an important public need and has served victims well over the years. A budget of €4.526 million has been provided to the Tribunal in 2007, which I understand is adequate to meet the cost of awards anticipated to fall for payment this year.