Question
73. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of private investigation firms hired by her Department in the past five years and to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied her Department with a report on completion of their work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15741/17]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I can confirm that there were no private investigation firms hired by my Department during the period referred to by the Deputy.