THE STATE paid out €5.8 million in compensation and legal costs from claims against gardaí by members of the public last year for alleged assaults, unlawful arrests and other breaches of people’s rights, new figures show.
…Legal fees accounted for the majority of costs and totalled €4.9 million, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act. Awards and settlements represented just over €900,000.
Legal fees account for €4.9m of €5.8m in payouts on claims (Irish Times)
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