Assault victims waiting years for redress

Victims of serious assaults are waiting years for money to cover basic expenses and loss of earnings, because of the “dysfunctional” Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal, solicitors say.

They also say the body is breaching the Constitution by failing to provide timely assistance to victims.

The Department of Justice has asked the Law Reform Commission to review the scheme, but critics say its failings are obvious and the Department should know what changes need to be made.