Departmental Legal Costs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Questions (688)

Niall Collins

Question:

688. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht 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. [34976/13]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

It is not possible to collate the information requested in respect of my Department in the time frame permitted for a Parliamentary Question but it will be sent directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.