Tribunals of Inquiry.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2005

Tuesday, 13 December 2005

Questions (45)

Gay Mitchell

Question:

76 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the status of his proposals to reduce the fees payable at tribunals. [38973/05]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Mr. Cowen)

The Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005, which is being brought forward by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to consolidate and reform the legislation relating to tribunals of inquiry, was published on 25 November last. This Bill will provide a statutory basis for the regulation of tribunal and third party legal fees payable by the State.