Council says 30% of compo claim costs paid to solicitors

NEARLY 30% of money paid out as a result of compensation claims against one local authority has gone to solicitors representing the injured parties.

Figures released by Cork County Council officials yesterday showed that 654 claims had been settled between 2008 and 2010 with a total payout of €1,054,489.

On top of this, the council had to pay solicitors acting for their clients a further €422,000 — about 28.5% of the total paid.