Éamon Ó Cuív
Ceist:191. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of free legal aid in the years 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14476/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 21 March 2013
Ceisteanna (191)
Freagraí scríofa
Total expenditure on criminal legal aid for the years referred to by the Deputy was as follows:
|
Year |
Total Expenditure |
|
2011 |
€56.1 million |
|
2012 |
€50.5 million |
The Deputy will note that total expenditure for 2012 represented a reduction of 10% over 2011. This reduction in the annual expenditure is the largest ever recorded and represents a fall of approximately €10 million, or 16%, over the peak recorded in 2009. This follows savings measures introduced since I came into office including cuts to fees in the course of 2011.