Departmental Expenditure.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2008

Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Questions (487)

Richard Bruton

Question:

568 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 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. [39304/08]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

The cost of legal services which my Department made were as follows — 2007 — €206,640 2008 to date — €521,386

I am satisfied that effective measures are in place to minimise the cost of legal services in my Department.