Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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21. To ask the Taoiseach the full cost to date of the IBRC Commission; and the expenditure incurred in respect of legal fees by recipient law firms. [20513/21]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The IBRC Commission of Investigation was established by Government Order in June 2015 following consultation with Oireachtas parties. The IBRC Commission is entirely independent in its work and Mr. Justice Brian Cregan is its Sole Member.

From the time of its establishment in June 2015 to the end of March 2021 the IBRC Commission spent €9,674,00 approximately, of which €4,785,000 approximately was spent on legal fees.

It is important to note that this figure does not include third party legal costs that have been incurred but not yet paid, which will add significantly to the overall level of costs.

It will be a matter for the IBRC Commission to make a determination on the validity of any claims for third party legal costs at the end of its investigation.