Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the terms of the settlement with Chambers Ireland with regard to the competency development programme are confidential; if he will detail the amount that was outstanding before the settlement agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14290/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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In accordance with normal practice for settlements of this type and to protect the commercial interests of the parties involved, the settlement agreement contained a confidentiality clause.

The settlement agreement was negotiated between the parties with legal advice and involved a number of claims and counterclaims on each side. As a result the outstanding amounts due by both parties were in dispute. A schedule of payments was agreed by both parties under the settlement agreement and both parties are in full compliance with the terms of settlement.