Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 404: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the envisaged completion date for the criminal injuries compensation tribunal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21211/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I can inform the Deputy that under the terms of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is entirely independent in the matter of individual applications under the Scheme. In this regard, I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that it would be inappropriate for me as Minister for Justice and Equality to have any involvement with the application.

However, in order to be of assistance in the matter I have had enquiries made with the Tribunal on the Deputy's behalf. I understand from the Tribunal that the file papers have been returned to the Tribunal member who is considering the application. The decision will be notified to the Applicant as soon as it comes to hand.