Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2010

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

Questions (132)

Terence Flanagan

Question:

177 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to issue a directive so that professional fees for doctors, solicitors and other professional fees are reduced in line with the drop in income of consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41161/10]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

Professional fees paid by Government have already been subject to reductions in 2009 and in 2010. The question of a further reduction in professional fees is a matter for consideration by the Government in the context of the forthcoming Budget.