The Garda Siochána spent almost €3 million on interpreters last year, as the number of immigrants requiring translators continued to grow.
The Garda deals with over 200 languages and dialects on a regular basis. Between 30 and 40 companies provided interpretation services to the Garda last year, a spokesman said.
The HSE spent €750,000 on interpreting in 2007.It has a list of preferred providers that it issues to hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
The Courts Service has a contract with Lionbridge, a multinational company with an office in Dublin. The Courts Service spent more than €2 million on interpreting last year, and expects to spend €2.5 million this year.
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