Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2793. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the expenditure incurred by her Department in respect of legal fees in each of the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32522/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraExpenditure incurred by my Department in respect of legal fees and compensation is shown in the annual Appropriation Accounts published by my Department. The legal costs incurred by my Department in 2015 and 2016 were €60,000 and €56,000 respectively.
The provisional figure for expenditure on legal fees in 2017 is €172,000. This figure is subject to audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General and the final figure will be confirmed in the 2017 Appropriation Account to be published later in the year.
