asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if any private consultants have been engaged by his Department within the past year; if so, the names of these consultants; the terms of their engagement; the fees paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Engagement of Private Consultants.
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Details of private consultants engaged by my Department within the last year are as follows:
1. Tillinghast, Nelson and Warren Ltd., Actuarial Advice.
2. Fintra Associates, Computer Development.
3. Landsdowne Market Research Ltd., Market Survey related to Consumer complaints.
4. Attwood Research of Ireland, Retail Market Study.
5. F. McSweeney, Director of National Biotechnology Programme.
6. Irish Productivity Centre, Sectoral Study.
7. Miscellaneous, primarily legal and technical advice.
Total payments to these consultants in the period amounted to £74,557 inclusive of VAT and withholding tax.