Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Walsh told us a few minutes ago that after 2019, when we realised legal fees were €3.5 million, fewer cases were dealt with through the process in 2020. At the same time, the board managed to increase legal fees by in excess of 50%. That is almost 50% of what the taxpayer contributes. In 2021, will we be looking at another increased figure? The scandal is getting bigger. I have not got an answer from Mr. Walsh as to what structure has been put in place to stop this from happening.