Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004
295 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the composite amount paid to lawyers engaged by or on behalf of the State in any forum or for any purpose, including tribunals, courts, consultancies, legislative drafting and other work during 2003; the amount paid from 1 January 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31879/04]
View answer296 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the ten highest composite figures paid to barristers engaged by or on behalf of the State in any forum or for any purpose, including tribunals, courts, consultancies, legislative drafting and other work during 2003; the ten highest figures paid from 1 January 2004; the names of the barristers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31893/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 295 and 296 together.
The information sought by the Deputy is not immediately available. I have asked my Department to compile the information and I will issue a comprehensive reply directly to the Deputy as early as possible.
