asked the Minister for Finance the total legal costs for which the State is liable in respect of the Whiddy Island disaster inquiry.
Written Answers. - Whiddy Island Disaster Inquiry.
750.
The total legal costs for which the State is liable in respect of the Whiddy Island Disaster Inquiry is £500,769.85. This sum is made up as follows.
|
Fees to Counsel |
£207,690 |
|
Payment to Solicitor to Tribunal on Account of costs and outlay |
£30,000 |
|
Taxed costs of Solicitor appointed to represent the next of kin |
£263,079.85 |
|
Total |
£500,769.85 |