Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 302: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department covers the cost of repatriation and funerals of tourists or migrant workers who are murdered in this State; the arrangements in place to help such families recoup the costs of travel in such tragic circumstances; and his views on setting up a contingency fund, for both public and private contributions which can help on an ongoing basis the families of victims of such murders. [9534/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I can inform the Deputy that the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted provides that a person who suffers injury as a result of a crime of violence, or the dependants of a person who is fatally injured as a result of a crime of violence, may receive compensation. The Scheme applies to criminal injuries inflicted within the State, irrespective of the nationality or country of ordinary residence of the victim or the victim's next of kin. Funeral costs, repatriation of the body, where required, and the travelling expenses of family members who travel to Ireland are covered by the Scheme. Under the Scheme interim awards may be made in appropriate circumstances. The Scheme is administered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal. The Tribunal's Office is located at 13, Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2. (Telephone Number: 01 6610604).

I can also inform the Deputy that Ireland has given effect to the provisions of European Council Directive 2004/80/EC. The Directive was promulgated to assist the victims of crime to claim compensation in cross-border situations. In this regard, an applicant, or dependant, who is normally resident in one participating State and who suffers injury as a result of a crime of violence in another participating State can apply for compensation to the State where the injury occurred by submitting an application through his or her own national compensation authority.