Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 96: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a breakdown of general law expenses from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14915/12]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I have shown as follows the details sought. The most significant item of expenditure incurred was in respect of law costs awarded against the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 98: To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff employed in the Office of the Chief State Solicitor; the number of these employees in receipt of salaries over €200,000, and over €150,000 and over €100,000, and their job titles. [14917/12]

Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 99: To ask the Taoiseach the average amount paid to staff in the Office of the Chief State Solicitor for travel and subsistence on an annual basis; the details of the types of expenses staff may recoup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14918/12]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The Office of the Chief State Solicitor complies with the Civil Service Regulations with regard to travel, subsistence and expenses. The types of expenses which can be claimed are those which are laid down in the Department of Finance/Department of Public Expenditure and Reform circulars.

Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 100: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a breakdown of spending on postal and telecommunications services in the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. [14919/12]

Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 101: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a breakdown of spending on office equipment and external IT services in the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. [14920/12]

Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 102: To ask the Taoiseach the details of any external companies which performed duties for the Office of the Chief State Solicitor during each of the past three years; the types of services they provided; and the amounts they were paid for these services. [14921/12]

Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 103: To ask the Taoiseach the details of any office premises expenses of the Office of the Chief State Solicitor during each of the past three years; the amount paid in rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14922/12]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The following are the costs of office expenses for the Office of the Chief State Solicitor for 2008 to 2010:

This expenditure comprises costs in relation to Furniture and Fittings, Utilities and Office maintenance and repairs.

The Office of the Chief State Solicitor does not pay any rent in the buildings it occupies. Osmond House is owned by the Office of Public Works and rent for the three floors occupied in The Chancery Building is paid for by the OPW.