Victim Compensation Programs: Ireland

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Directory of International Crime Victim Compensation Programs 2004 - 2005

Ireland

The Republic of Ireland has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation for victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements

Report to police. Yes.

Filing period. Within 3 months of the crime; exceptions may be made.

Foreign citizen eligibility. Citizens of foreign countries are eligible to apply for compensation.

Claimants

•	Victims of violent or personal crime

•	Dependents of victims of violent or personal crime

Procedures

A claimant can obtain an application from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal. The victim must report the crime to the police and provide the date and place it occurred as well as a full list of injuries and losses suffered. Decisions on claims and awards can take several months or longer depending on circumstances.

Benefits and Award Limits

There is no maximum award limit.

Compensable costs

•	Medical expenses

•	Mental health expenses

•	Loss of earnings

•	Travel expenses

•	Lost support (for the dependents of victims)

•	Funeral expenses

•	Rehabilitation for disabled victims

Emergency awards. The program does not provide emergency compensation awards.

Funding sources. Tax revenue.

Contact Information

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal, 13 Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: (353) 6610604
Fax: (353) 6610598
Internet: None

Languages used—
• On application forms: English
• In correspondence: English
• By telephone: English

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