Written answers
Tuesday, 29 March 2022
Department of Justice and Equality
Commissions of Investigation
Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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555. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of commissions of investigation under the remit of her Department currently ongoing in the State; the cost of each commission to date; and the projected costs of each in tabular form. [12559/22]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy may be aware, commissions of investigation are carried out pursuant to the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004. That Act provides for a Commission to be established by Government Order. Before making the Order, a draft must be laid before each House and a resolution approving the draft passed by both Houses.
A tribunal of inquiry is an inquiry established by Statutory Instrument made by a Minister under the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act 1921, following resolutions passed by both Houses.
The following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy in relation to ongoing tribunals of inquiry and commissions of investigation established under the legislation listed above.
| Tribunal of Inquiry and Commission of Investigation | Disclosures Tribunal | Hickson Commission of Investigation* |
|---|---|---|
| The duration of each commission of investigation | Established in 2017 | Established in 2018 |
| Costs to date 31/12/2021 (€,000) | 14,531 | 1,724 |
| Projected costs | The final cost will depend on the actual work undertaken by the Tribunal, which is fully independent in the performance of its functions. This will include any decisions made by the Tribunal in relation to 3rd party costs. | The final cost will depend on the actual work undertaken by the Commission, which is fully independent in the performance of its functions. This will include any decisions made by the Commission in relation to 3rd party costs. |
*Judge Hickson retired in 2021 and has been replaced by Judge Michael White.
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