Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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814. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if Tusla has incurred any legal costs to date in 2014; the extent of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30841/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The legal costs incurred by the Child and Family Agency to May 2014 are €14.2 million. These costs include payments for services delivered prior to the establishment of Tusla and also include payments to Guardians ad Litem and to their legal representatives.

The legal costs are in line with those incurred in 2013.