Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 July 2025
616. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Finance the total spend by his Department on external legal services in each of the past three years; the main areas of legal activity for which external advice was sought; if he will provide a breakdown by case or category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40835/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can inform the Deputy that in the years 2022, 2023, 2024 and up to 18 July 2025, my Department spent a total of €1,467,252.41 on external legal services broken down as per the table below. Some of these costs were recoupable.
|
Year |
Legal Services |
Total inc VAT |
Recoupable Amount |
|
2022 |
Advice |
€197,754.60 |
€160,468.68 |
|
2022 |
Litigation |
€63,120.28 |
€63,120.28 |
|
2023 |
Advice |
€313,202.27 |
€148,195.31 |
|
2023 |
Litigation |
€157,481.60 |
€157,481.60 |
|
2024 |
Advice |
€101,565.63 |
€77,577.03 |
|
2024 |
Litigation |
€409,261.94 |
€409,261.94 |
|
2025 |
Advice |
€71,375.81 |
€68,497.61 |
|
2025 |
Litigation |
€153,490.28 |
€153,490.28 |
