Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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705. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount allocated for compensation for personal injuries criminally inflicted in the years 2020 to date; and the amount expended, in the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54946/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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Regarding the information requested by the Deputy, the amounts allocated for compensation for personal injuries criminally inflicted in the years 2020 to date and the amount expended in the years 2020 to date are detailed in the table below.

Due to the intrinsic nature of the Scheme, awards made in any given year may include awards made in respect of applications submitted in preceding years.

Scheme budget and awards 2021-2025 (as at 31 August 2025)

*Includes supplementary provision of €4m

**Includes supplementary provision of €5m

***as at 31 August 2025

As the Deputy is aware I have provided additional funding this year of €2 million for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal.