Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2008
170 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Taoiseach 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. [39316/08]
View answerThe cost of legal services funded by my Department's Vote in 2007 and to date in 2008 is contained in the following tables:
|
Year |
Cost of Legal Service |
|
€ |
|
|
2007 |
12,196.80 |
|
2008 |
300.00 |
|
Year |
Cost of Legal Service |
|
€ |
|
|
2007 |
26,710.00 |
|
2008 |
17,429.00 |
|
Year |
Cost of Legal Service |
|
€ |
|
|
2007 |
298,614.71 |
|
2008 |
0.00 |
It should be noted that payments in respect of the Moriarty Tribunal are not included.
I am satisfied that effective measures are in place to minimise cost on legal services.
171 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Taoiseach the number of capital projects which have gone over budget in each of the past five years; the original estimate for each of these projects; the final cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39530/08]
View answerMy Department had no capital projects within the past five years.
