Departmental Consultations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 November 2023

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Questions (262)

Carol Nolan

Question:

262. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the total number of consultancy reports commissioned or funded by his Department that have been categorised or designated as not for external publication from 2011 to date; the total costs incurred on commissioning or funding these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52997/23]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (Deputy Eamon Ryan)

My Department has commissioned 65 consultancy reports since the formation of the Government in 2020. 39 reports have not been published by my Department for a variety of reasons including reports containing commercially sensitive information and matters for consideration of Government. The total cost for the reports commissioned but not yet published is €3.65m.