Liam O'Driscoll: State must fund a compensation scheme for victims of violent crime 

Law Reform Commission consultation paper addresses the further difficulties victims face when seeking compensation

Justice Minister Helen McEntee intends to set up a statutory agency to co-ordinate the State’s response to domestic and gender-based violence. File picture

Victims of crime often incur financial costs as a result of the injuries inflicted on them in the course of violent criminal acts.

These costs typically include loss of income, along with medical, counselling, and other bills.