Written answers
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Department of Social and Family Affairs
Departmental Expenditure
Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 373: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of public advertising funded by her Department in 2009; the breakdown between statutory and non-statutory; the corresponding figure for each agency under the control of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28424/09]
Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The total amount spent on public advertising to date in 2009 is €137,473. €660 on statutory and €136,813 on non-statutory.
The breakdown between statutory and non-statutory advertising across the Department and the agencies under its aegis is outlined in the table.
| Name of Agency/ Board | Cost of Statutory Advertising in 2009 (€) | Cost of Non-Statutory Advertising in 2009 (€) | Total cost ofAdvertising in 2009 (€) |
| The Department of Social and Family Affairs | 660 | 129,000 | 129,660 |
| Pensions Board | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Combat Poverty Agency | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Citizens Information Board (CIB) | Nil | 774 | 774 |
| Family Support Agency | Nil | 2,810 | 2,810 |
| Office of the Pensions Ombudsman | Nil | 4,229 | 4,229 |
| Total | 660 | 136,813 | 137,473 |
Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 374: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount spent by her Department on legal fees directly to lawyers or through the State Solicitor's office for each of the years 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28472/09]
Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Cases of social welfare fraud can be taken to court by way of criminal prosecutions or civil proceedings. All such cases are sent to the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) to initiate legal proceedings through the District Courts. At present, the legal costs involved are not borne by this Department and the information requested by the Deputy is currently being sought from that Office.
In 2006, payments totalling €44,138 in respect of legal expenses and damages were made to 3 people in respect of personal injuries sustained on Departmental property. Compensation and associated legal and miscellaneous costs totalling €37, 554 were paid in 5 cases of personal injury claims by employees.
In 2007, payments totalling €20,122 in respect of legal expenses and damages were made to 3 people in respect of personal injuries sustained on Departmental property. Compensation and associated legal and miscellaneous costs totalling €89,956 were paid in 8 cases of personal injury claims by employees. In addition, ex-gratia payments and legal costs totalling €96,536 were made in respect of a number of schemes. The 2008 Accounts for the Department are being finalised at present.
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