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‹ Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation

Garda malicious injuries compensation Bill

Summary

Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked when the promised Garda Síochána malicious injuries compensation Bill would come before the House. The Taoiseach said the Department was working on it but it was not expected this session.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

The Garda Síochána (malicious injuries) (compensation) Bill is promised legislation. Given that approximately 5,000 gardaí have been injured in the course of their duty, when is it likely to come before the House? Some degree of urgency might be accorded to it.

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The Department of Justice and Equality is working on the Bill. Unfortunately, it is not expected to come before the House this session.

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