Court Judgments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2015

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

Ceisteanna (325)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

325. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 98 of 12 June 2014, the outcome of the legal cost application made by the Commission for Public Service Appointments; the amount the proceeding has cost to date; his views on whether an alternative dispute resolution may have been more cost-effective in dealing with the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28289/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I understand that the costs arising from the Commission for Public Service Appointments' successful defence of a Judicial Review case have not yet been settled and have been referred to the Taxing Master. I consider therefore that it would be inappropriate for me to comment on this matter pending the conclusion of the hearing on costs.