Departmental Charges.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2005

Tuesday, 17 May 2005

Questions (299)

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

300 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to the publication of the Travers report, if his Department has carried out a review of the legal basis for all charges and fees levied by his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department; the outcome of any such review; if any charges have been identified which do not have an adequate legal basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16245/05]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

A review along the lines described by the Deputy is under way in my Department. This work is ongoing but to date no charges have been identified for which there is not an adequate legal basis.