Departmental Legal Services

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Questions (403)

Mick Barry

Question:

403. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on legal fees in relation to defending the mandatory Covid-19 detention system for persons arriving in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25215/21]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

Any legal cases to date concerning the Mandatory Hotel Quarantine system have been handled by the Chief State Solicitors Office, on behalf of my Department. A confirmed total is not yet available to provide.