Departmental Expenditure.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2008

Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Questions (242)

Richard Bruton

Question:

321 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an estimate of the cost of legal services which his Department paid for in 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he is satisfied that effective measures are in place to minimise this cost. [39317/08]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

The estimated cost of legal services paid by my Department for 2007 was €1,436,161 and to date in 2008 is €628,092. The normal procurement rules were followed when engaging these services.