Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005
770 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the total cost, number and nature of legal services sought by his Department from 1998 to 2004 and to date in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22426/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe amount expended in respect of legal services sought by my Department from 1998 to date in 2005 is as follows.
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Year |
Cases |
Nature of Service |
Cost |
|
€ |
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|
1998-2003 |
Nil |
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|
2004 |
2 |
Provision of Senior Counsel advice on the Civil Defence Act. |
4,598 |
|
2005 |
Nil |
Report commissioned on Health & Safety for Civil Defence Board. |
1,800 |
My Department has recourse to the Offices of the Chief State Solicitor and the Attorney General for advice so often that it would be impossible to collate the information with regard to those offices.
