Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 216: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authorities are obliged to tender for legal services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23718/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Local authorities employ a variety of approaches in relation to obtaining legal services. Some local authorities employ legal professionals who are recruited in accordance with public sector recruitment rules. Other local authorities retain the services of a solicitor. Decisions in this context are a matter for individual local authorities having regard to their own circumstances and the appropriate public procurement procedures.