I propose to take Questions Nos. 369 and 370 together.
The approximate composite amount paid by my Department to solicitors was €124,800 in 2003 and €205,000 in 2004, in respect of consultancy work and legal advice. In 2003, my Department paid a total of approximately €12,000 to two barristers in respect of consultancy work and legal advice. In 2004, my Department paid an approximate total of €11,000 to three barristers in respect of assisting in the transposition of EU directives. Details of the payments to barristers are contained in the table following.
Adviser
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Nature of Work
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Year Paid
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Total amount paid €
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Paul Anthony McDermott
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European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Advices
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2003
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786.50
|
Eugene Regan
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Assisted with drafting of 4th Motor Insurance Directive
|
2003
|
11,434.50
|
Cathal Murphy
|
Assisting in the transposition of EU Directives
|
2004
|
9,075
|
Noel Whelan
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Assisting in the drafting of the EC (EASA) Regulations, 2003
|
2004
|
1,270.50
|
Denis Kelleher
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Assisting in the drafting of the EC Regulations regarding noise-related Operating Restrictions at Airports.
|
2004
|
603.79
|