Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
779. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total cost to the State of legal representation in the case of Heneghan v the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government and Heritage. [33915/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn foot of the Court of Appeal Order dated 19 January, 2024 and the Supreme Court Order dated 19 September, 2023 expenditure of some €630,000 was incurred by my Department to meet the applicant’s legal costs in this case.
It should be noted that legal costs incurred by the State in defending proceedings instigated against my Department, are not met directly by my Department. In accordance with established financial procedures such costs are generally charged to the Chief State Solicitor's Office Vote, as sanctioned by the Attorney General.
