Departmental Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2017

Wednesday, 18 January 2017

Questions (253)

Robert Troy

Question:

253. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2390/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

Professional assistance has been engaged in relation to personnel investigations pertaining to the Defence Forces. My Department paid a total of €23,954 for services in respect of one such matter while services in respect of a second investigation have not yet been the subject of an invoice or payment.