Departmental Expenditure.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2004

Thursday, 7 October 2004

Ceisteanna (176, 177)

Olwyn Enright

Ceist:

176 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount of money paid out by his Department in public relations fees; the name of the firm that was paid the highest amount; the amount paid to a specific firm (details supplied); the amount of money paid out by the Department in other consultancy fees; the name of the firm or individual paid the highest amount for the most recent 12 month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23870/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey)

It has not been possible in the time available to identify and assemble all the relevant material as required by the Deputy. I have asked my Department to compile the information and I will issue a comprehensive reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Olwyn Enright

Ceist:

177 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the total amount of money paid out by his Department in legal fees; the details of the firms paid the greatest amount of fees; the total amount of money paid out in legal settlements; the number of such settlements; the total number of claims against his Department, for the most recent 12 month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23884/04]

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey)

It has not been possible in the time available to identify and assemble all the relevant material as required by the Deputy. I have asked my Department to compile the information and I will issue a comprehensive reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.