The table below sets out legal expenditure incurred by my Department for the years 2018 - 2022. It should be noted that the expenditure outlined includes Medical Defence Union Refusals, the Farrelly Commission of Investigation and the Cervical Check Tribunal.
Dept of Health Legal Expenditure 2018-2022
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€'000
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2018
|
11,496
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2019
|
29,722
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2020
|
9,363
|
2021
|
11,154
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2022
|
6,422
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In relation to HSE expenditure on legal costs I have asked the HSE to reply directly.
Note to HSE: please copy the Department's Finance Unit on your response.