Bank inquiry lawyer fees ‘outrageous’

One lawyer received €18,223, including Vat, for seven days’ work at the Oireachtas banking inquiry in April and May of this year.

Charles Meenan received the €18,223 for attending banking inquiry hearings concerning the evidence provided by various bankers, along with evidence given by former financial regulator, Patrick Neary, on seven separate dates between April 22 and May 28.

Mr Meenan attended the hearings to provide expert guidance on legal issues. Freedom of Information files show Mr Meenan received €42,569 in fees for work related to the inquiry in the second quarter of this year.