542. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of legal cases currently ongoing against her Department including State agencies under her aegis; the number of cases that took place during the years 2011 to 2014, inclusive; the cost of those that were contested and what damages were involved; the costs and damages of those that were settled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43264/15]

The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in my Department. The information is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.