Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
800. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total legal cost to the State of all court cases taken in relation to the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16549/22]
View answerWith regard to legal cases taken in relation to the Disability Act 2005, I can only answer in respect of cases relating to health services and not the State as a whole.
In the context of the Department of Health, the Office of the Disability Appeals Officer has confirmed that the legal costs incurred by from March 2018 to March 2022, the term to date of the current incumbent in the role, totals €45,028.50.
With regard to costs for other cases, this information is held by the Health Service Executive and, as such, I have referred to this PQ to them for direct response to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
