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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 23 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 6

Written Answers. - Fisheries Prosecutions.

Michael Ring

Question:

25 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the action, if any, taken by his Department to recover £180,000 from four State solicitors which has been retained by them following fisheries prosecutions. [15962/99]

Local State solicitors are appointed on contract by the Attorney General. The recovery of costs awarded in fisheries prosecutions which have been retained by certain State solicitors is, therefore, a matter for the Attorney General and the Chief State Solicitor. In the circumstances, and as legal proceedings to recover the moneys in question have been instituted, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.

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