Departmental Legal Cases

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Ceisteanna (765)

Carol Nolan

Ceist:

765. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the legal costs incurred by his Department in the eight judicial reviews that were settled in December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54756/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

In December 2021, I agreed to settle eight judicial reviews in relation to the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. As part of that settlement I agreed to pay the applicants' costs. A request for payment has yet to be received.