DPP reveal €17.4m paid to barristers in 2018; €1.2m for prosecuting barristers in former Anglo boss' trial

The DPP has revealed that payments to barristers to prosecute cases in the criminal courts last year totalled €17.39m - an increase of €1m, or 6%, on the €16.4m paid out in 2017.

The DPP has revealed that payments to barristers in the criminal courts last year totalled €17.39m - an increase of €1m or 6% on the €16.4m paid out in 2017.

The figures have been released through the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.