Referendum Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 October 2013

Thursday, 17 October 2013

Questions (173)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

173. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide the total cost involved in holding the recent referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44087/13]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I take it that the Deputy is referring to the referendum on the Court of Appeal. The estimated cost of the referendum was €1.5 million, although the actual cost may be less. It is not possible to quantify the exact cost at this time as the processing of all outlays is ongoing.