Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 February 2017
285. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent during 2016 by his Department and by each named public body under his Department’s remit on legal services, by reference to each firm or individual engaged, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8036/17]
View answerThe total amount spent by my Department on legal services during 2016 was €554,824 and is outlined in the following table.
|
Name of Firm |
Amount |
|
Arthur Cox |
€12,956 |
|
Matt Hayes Solicitors |
€1,876 |
|
Mason Hayes and Curran |
€539,992 |
|
Total |
€554,824 |
The information regarding the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each Agency. I will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisation.
