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

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Yes; exceptions may be made.
Filing Period: Within 3 months of the crime; exceptions may be made.

Claimants

• Victims of crime
• Foreign citizens

Procedures

The victim must report the crime to the police and provide details of the date and place that it occurred as well as a full list of injuries and losses suffered.

A claimant can obtain an application from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal.

Benefits & Award Limits

There is no maximum award limit.

Compensable Costs

• Medical expenses
• Loss of earnings
• Travel expenses
• Lost support (for dependents of victims)
• Funeral expenses
• Rehabilitation for disabled victims
• Services to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim

Emergency Awards

The program does not provide emergency awards.

Funding Sources

Information not available.

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