Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2008
454 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will provide an estimate of the cost of legal services which her Department paid for in 2007 and to date in 2008; and if she has satisfied herself that effective measures are in place to minimise this cost. [39315/08]
View answerThe expenditure incurred by my Department on compensation and legal fees combined for 2007 and 2008 is set out below. The elements of these payments of relating solely to legal costs are not recorded separately. These payments are paid on foot of agreed settlements or by reference to a Court decision.
|
Year |
Compensation and Legal Fees/Settlements |
|
€ |
|
|
2007 |
293,561 |
|
2008 (end Oct.) |
137,788 |
Costs relating to the prosecutions arising from fraudulent claims made to the Department are borne by the Chief State Solicitor's Office.
