Lawlor legal costs ruled at €500,000

The High Court Taxing master has ruled that Liam Lawlor must pay legal fees of €500,000 for his participation so far at the Planning and Payments tribunal.

The bill presented to Mr Lawlor, of Lucan in West Dublin, was reduced by €50,000 following an appeal by the former Fianna Fail TD.

Taxing Master Charles Moran reduced the bill following a legal challenge from Mr Lawlor.

Moran granted Lawlor a 21-day stay on the ruling in the event of an appeal.

The former Dublin West TD was not in court for the ruling.