Banking inquiry paid €400k to lawyers

The banking inquiry has paid almost €400,000 to barristers and solicitors for external legal advice, and racked up large bills for catering, taxis, and expert fees.

Significant costs have also accrued for managing a huge volume of documents, courier services, transcript and broadcasting fees, as well as security for the inquiry.

Details obtained by the Irish Examiner under the Freedom of Information Act reveal the expenses and costs built up by the banking inquiry for all of last year.