Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 817: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in each of the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 the arrangements entered into by his Department for the obtaining of advice from a firm of solicitors and or from senior or junior counsel; in each case the subject matter in respect of which advices were sought, the name of the solicitors firm and barristers concerned and the fees paid; the nature of the work concerned, that is, whether it involved the drafting of legislation or the obtaining of legal advices; whether in each case the matter concerned was advertised for tender and where not, why not. [1616/11]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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In the time available, it has not been possible to conclude an examination of the relevant records.

Officials within my Department are continuing the examination of the position and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.