27 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions he has had with the chairman of the Mahon Tribunal regarding legal fees for lawyers at the tribunal; the reason the reduced scale of fees did not come into operation on 31 March 2007 as planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13268/07]

77 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason behind his decision of 28 March 2007 to defer the planned reduction in the fees paid to lawyers at the Mahon tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12988/07]

I propose to take Question Nos. 27 and 77 together.

I refer to the reply to Question No. 277 of 4 April 2007.