Expenses of witnesses, etc.N.I.
14—(1) The chairperson may, with the approval of OFMDFM, award such amounts as the chairperson thinks reasonable to a person—
(a)by way of compensation for loss of time; or
(b)in respect of expenses properly incurred, or to be incurred,
in attending, or otherwise in relation to, the inquiry.
(2) The power to make an award under this section includes power, where the chairperson with the approval of OFMDFM considers it appropriate, to award amounts in respect of legal representation.
(3) A person is eligible for an award under this section only if the person—
(a)is giving evidence to the inquiry or attending the inquiry to produce any document or other thing; or
(b)in the opinion of the chairperson, has such a particular interest in the proceedings or outcome of the inquiry as to justify such an award.
(4) The power to make an award under this section is subject to such conditions or qualifications as may be determined by OFMDFM and notified by OFMDFM to the chairperson.