Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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353. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will clarify the expenditure in Vote 21 regarding compensation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46229/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The expenditure in this subhead relates to payments in respect of compensation and legal costs made to prisoners, staff and members of the public. It can be difficult to predict the requirement in this subhead as the quantum and timing of payments depends on the progress of cases being dealt with through the States Claims Agency and Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal. In 2014, it is estimated that an additional €1 million will be required to meet the expenditure requirement in this area.