Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
423. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has sought and received legal advice outside the Office of the Attorney General; the number of times advice was sought per year in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the costs of outside legal advice per year in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34987/13]
View answerIn response to the Deputy’s question the following table outlines the legal advice received outside the Office of the Attorney General by my Department from 2011 to date:
Legal Advice received (Outside of the Office of the Attorney General)
From July 2011 to date in 2013
|
Name |
Issues on which legal advice sought |
Amount |
|
Legal Advisor |
Provision of legal analysis and advice on the policy options and proposals on Reform priorities. Preparation of legislative proposals (e.g. General Schemes of Bills) relating to the Government Reform agenda. |
€53,758.69 |
|
Legal Advisor |
Provision of legal analysis and advice on the policy options and proposals on Reform priorities. Preparation of legislative proposals (e.g. General Schemes of Bills) relating to the Government Reform agenda |
€43,109.35 |
