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Jim O'Callaghan: the payments were not intended to be compensation for injuries, rather for the delays in providing justice.

On the recordAugust 18, 2026
the payments were not intended to be compensation for injuries, rather for the delays in providing justice.
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Jim O'Callaghan
Fianna Fáil
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rte.ie

Editor's note · Context

Announcing the recognition payment scheme earlier this year.

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