Legal Costs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Ceisteanna (54)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

54. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of his Department's discussions with the Bar Council on the demand for a fee increase from the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13079/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

My Department has met representatives of the Bar Council in relation to a submission it made seeking restoration of reductions in the level of fees payable by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to counsel. The submission is being examined in the Office and in my Department.