Written answers

Thursday, 16 February 2017

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Departmental Legal Costs

Photo of John DeasyJohn Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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285. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount spent during 2016 by his Department and by each named public body under his Department’s remit on legal services, by reference to each firm or individual engaged, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8036/17]

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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The total amount spent by my Department on legal services during 2016 was €554,824 and is outlined in the following table.

Name of FirmAmount
Arthur Cox€12,956
Matt Hayes Solicitors€1,876
Mason Hayes and Curran   €539,992
Total€554,824
The information regarding the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each Agency. I will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisation.

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