Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 161: To ask the Taoiseach the firms of solicitors or individual barristers which he has engaged on a contractual basis in the past 18 months; the purpose of that engagement; the fees already paid or an estimate of the fees expected to be paid by the conclusion of the task engaged for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19251/08]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The following firms of solicitors and individual barristers have been engaged by my Department on a contractual basis in the past 18 months. Commission of Investigation (Dublin and Monaghan Bombings 1974)

The Commission of Investigation (Dublin and Monaghan Bombings 1974) was established in May 2005 to examine specific matters relating to the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings of 1974, including aspects of the Garda investigation and missing documentation. The Commission completed its work and presented its Final Report to the Taoiseach in March 2007. The Sole Member of the Commission was Mr. Patrick MacEntee S.C. Mr. Felix McEnroy S.C was contracted to assist Mr. MacEntee in his work.

The Chief State Solicitors Office was engaged to act on behalf of the Department of the Taoiseach in seven cases during the period in question. The following Counsel were engaged by that Office, at a total cost of €87,714.11.