Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2012
709 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of any legal expenses incurred by his Department or agencies under his remit since February 2011 including the billing firms; and the reasons for these expenses. [29215/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra710 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of any consultancy fees incurred by his Department or agencies under his Department since February 2011 including the billing firms and the reasons for these expenses. [29216/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 709 and 710 together.
The details sought on consultancy and legal expenditure by my Department are available on my Department's website athttp://www.dttas.ie/feature.aspx?id=82. The State Claims Agency (SCA) manages personal injury cases on behalf of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and other Government Departments. I have requested the SCA to furnish details of legal expenses incurred by them on behalf of the Department. As soon as the material is available I will arrange to have it sent to the Deputy. With regard to the position of agencies under the aegis of my Department this is a matter for the agencies themselves. I have, however, forwarded the Deputy’s questions to the various State agencies under my Department’s aegis. If the Deputy does not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working days, please advise my private office.
