Michael Noonan (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 26: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on putting together a compensation package for the small number of coal mine workers who continue to suffer health problems as a result of their time in the mines, taking into account the effect this has on their families and considering the small numbers involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29005/07]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The issue in relation to former coal miners who suffer health problems as a result of their time in the mines is primarily one of disability or occupational injuries benefit entitlement and I understand that this matter has previously been referred to the Minister for Social and Family Affairs. I am afraid there is no scheme available to me from which to pay such compensation.