Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal Bill 1997

Public bill · Government · Presented

Would establish a dedicated tribunal to compensate people who contracted Hepatitis C in Ireland through Anti-D immunoglobulin, blood transfusions or other blood products, including certain relatives, dependants and carers. It would provide a simpler alternative to court action, fund awards from public money, and offer either aggravated-damages assessments or an additional payment equal to 20% of the award or settlement.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a Tribunal to be known as the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal to award compensation to certain persons who have contracted Hepatitis C within the State from Anti-D Immunoglobulin, other blood products or blood transfusion and to provide for connected matters

Last updated 20 November 2019