Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 200: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount paid in compensation to children who are the victims of trafficking in every year since 2000 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26353/08]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average amount paid in compensation to a trafficked child in each year since 2000 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26354/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 201 together.

The payment of compensation to children who are the victims of trafficking is a matter for the Courts. In accordance with Section 4(3) of the Courts Service Act 1998 the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions.