Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2023
233. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of tribunals, public investigations and commissions of investigations in process; the length of time each has been under way; when each will conclude; the cost to date of each; and the estimated cost of each at completion. [44814/23]
View answerThere are no tribunals, public investigations or commissions of investigation currently underway in relation to functional areas relevant to my Department.
There are still claims and payments being processed following the completion of the Tribunal into Certain Planning Matters and Payments (Mahon Tribunal) in 2012. It is estimated that this process will be completed in 2024. The Tribunal has cost €142,692,862 million to date, with an estimated total cost on completion to be in the region of €144 million, depending on the resolution of outstanding claims.
In accordance with my obligations under Circular 23/2020, details of costs and estimates for Tribunals of Inquiry and Commissions of Investigation which are currently underway and for which payments are still being made, can be found on my Department’s website at www.gov.ie/en/collection/5c357-tribunal-of-inquiry-and-commission-of-investigation-costs/.
