Mr. Brian Purcell:

Remuneration is paid in accordance with the following fee structure: the fee for substantive cases with an oral hearing is €529; the fee for substantive cases determined on the basis of the file is €276; the fee for accelerated appeals on papers is €276; and where the case is withdrawn or where the applicant fails to show the fee is €152. The fee of €42,000 represents a number of cases dealt with by that person during the year.