The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, purchased Broc House in June 2000 for €9,205,601. The security and other costs incurred on the building are €563,703.18 up to 8 November 2004. The property has not been disposed of but negotiations are in hand regarding its future use.
The court judgment in this case did not include an order for costs. The State used the services of the Chief State Solicitor's Office who also retained one senior and junior counsel. The costs of counsel are not readily available but on receipt of the information it will be communicated directly to the Deputy.