Departmental Legal Costs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Questions (679)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

679. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the total amount spent externally by her Department on legal advice for each year since 2015; the solicitors firms involved; the barristers, junior and senior, who provided services to her Department for each such year; the amounts paid to each firm or person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14126/17]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs

I am advised that no expenditure was incurred from my Department's Administrative Budget in respect of external legal services since 2015. For completeness, I would bring to the Deputy's attention that, from time to time, my Department makes payments to the Chief State Solicitor's Office in respect of legal services provided to my Department by that Office.