(1) (a) Why was a certain official (details furnished) dismissed, (b) what are the relevant details of the state law advisors and/or other senior counsel and/or other legal advisors that provided his department with legal advice during the disciplinary and/or dismissal process, (c) what are the reasons for reaching an out of court settlement with the official, (d) what was the total cost of the litigation from the period of dismissal to the time when settlement was reached and (e) what measures has he put in place to avoid a recurrence of a similar situation and to avoid expensive litigation in future; (2) whether the settlement reached effectively restores the official to her former position; if not, (a) what is the position in this regard and (b) when will the position be filled; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether there is any litigation or legal process against the procedure followed in dismissing the official; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?