Compensation for disaster victims’ dependants

Summary

Deasy asked about interim compensation and Government action. The Minister said compensation was a matter for litigation, and Deasy objected that a decision would have to await international proceedings.

Austin Deasy Mr. Deasy Fine Gael

What interim measures are being made to compensate the dependants of the victims of the disaster?

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Pádraig Flynn Mr. Flynn Fianna Fáil

I would think that that is a matter for litigation so it would not be appropriate for me to discuss it.

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Austin Deasy Mr. Deasy Fine Gael

Have the Government taken any lead in this matter?

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Pádraig Flynn Mr. Flynn Fianna Fáil

As I said, this is a matter for litigation. It would not be appropriate for the Government to take steps in this regard.

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Austin Deasy Mr. Deasy Fine Gael

This is a most unsatisfactory situation. The decision will have to await the findings of the International Court.

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Ruairí Quinn Mr. Quinn Labour Party

I would agree, yes.

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