Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will address the legal costs. The Secretary General is required to make a contingency provision, including for the protection of trademarks and emblems. We were involved in a court case in the labour area. Deputy Lawlor will know of the challenges to a number of registered employment agreements, REAs, and joint labour committees, JLCs. Court costs were incurred last year. Under Department of Finance procedures, we must set aside a contingency across the board. It is reflected in each head.