Mary Lou McDonald
Question:671. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice the annual budget and resources allocated to the Hickson commission of investigation since its establishment in 2018, in tabular form. [11484/21]
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The Deputy will be aware that the Hickson Commission is tasked with the investigation of the extent to which a number of organisations, including State bodies and individuals, were aware of the activities of Bill Kenneally and whether they failed to take appropriate action.
Retired Judge Mr Justice Barry Hickson is the sole member of the Commission. He is supported by two senior and two junior counsel, as well as documentary counsel. A solicitor from the Chief State Solicitors Office has been seconded to work with the Commission. In addition, a clerical officer has been assigned to the Commission
The table below outlines the annual budget allocated to the Hickson Commission.
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Budget 2018 |
As the Commission was only set up in November 2018, no budget was allocated. |
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Budget 2019 |
€194,198.00 |
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Budget 2020 |
€194,089.00 |
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Budget 2021 |
€422,000.00 |