208 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount paid by his 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 his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29125/10]

The details requested by the Deputy in relation to my Department, including fees paid to legal professionals for advice and research, are reflected in the table. Also reflected in the table are the details, as advised to my Department, in respect of agencies/bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group.