Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 July 2025
3343. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department makes use of capped fee arrangements, fixed-fee briefs, success-based fee models or other such arrangements in its legal engagements; if not, the reason such options are not considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41595/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn general, decisions around fee arrangements and applicable rates are a matter for the Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO) and when external legal services are procured, fees are agreed on a case-by-case basis.
All legal costs for my Department are included within the published Appropriation Accounts, under 6.1 within Vote 45. Please find the link below. The 2024 Accounts are currently under audit and will be published once the audit is complete.
Appropriation Accounts - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
