asked the Minister for Health the total sums expended by way of legal fees by each of the health boards in each of the last five years; and the nature of the problems for which legal advice and assistance was sought by each of the health boards during that period.
Written Answers. - Health Boards' Legal Fees.
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The information requested by the Deputy is being collected from the health boards and I will communicate directly with the Deputy as soon as it becomes available. However, in general, legal expenses incurred by health boards arise from the leasing, purchase and sale of property; collection of health contributions and hospital charges; prosecutions under the food hygiene regulations; personnel issues; ward of court proceedings; interpretation of legislation and general advice on service entitlements.