129 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount paid by her Department in legal fees for each of the years from 2000 to date in 2010; the amount paid in legal fees by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29132/10]

The information requested in respect of legal fees paid by my Department is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. In relation to agencies and bodies under the aegis of my Department, the information sought by the Deputy is not collected by my Department.