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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Victims’ rights Bill and Omagh families

Summary

Deputy McGrath asked about the victims’ rights Bill and urged the new Justice Minister to meet families of Omagh victims. The Tánaiste said the Bill was being prepared for early the following year and advised pursuing the meeting separately.

I congratulate the Tánaiste on her recent elevation and wish her well. The criminal justice (victims rights) Bill is intended to strengthen the rights of victims of crime and their families and give effect to an EU directive. Will the Tánaiste request the new Minister for Justice and Equality to meet the Omagh victims' families? The last Minister refused to meet them and I hope it will happen as it is a very serious issue. If we are going to be serious about the victims of crime, it is necessary.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We will get the information on the Bill for the Deputy.

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There is no date for publication of the Bill. Work on it is under way and the Minister hopes to have the legislation early next year.

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Will the Minister meet the families?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a separate issue, not one for the Order of Business.

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The Deputy might take up that matter privately with the Minister.

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