Departmental Legal Costs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Questions (913)

Niall Collins

Question:

913. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality 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. [34986/13]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time available. I will forward a response to the Deputy as soon as possible.