Local Authority Legal Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Questions (330)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

330. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if it is common practice for local authorities to tender for external legal services as they are required in cases, such as personal injury and conveyancing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26692/16]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

I have no role in the matter referred to in the Question. Procurement of legal services is a matter for the Chief Executive of each local authority in accordance with section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001.