asked the Minister for Defence the number of private consultants who have been engaged by his Department since 10 March 1987; the reason for their appointment; the terms and conditions of such appointment; the fee liability incurred to date; the fees paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Private Consultants.
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Limerick West): Four such consultants have been engaged by my Department since the date in question as follows: (i) One to assist in the development of a computerised information system for the Naval Service and the Air Corps, for a fee of £3,000, subject to the usual conditions for the engagement of business consultants in the public service; (ii) Three to design and supervise construction projects, for fees amounting to £28,000, subject to the usual conditions as agreed with the Institute of Engineers of Ireland.
No fees have been paid to date.
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asked the Minister for Education the number of private consultants which have been engaged by her Department since 10 March 1987; the reason for their appointment; the terms and conditions of such appointment; the fee liability incurred to date; the fees paid to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Three private management consultants have been employed by my Department since 10 March 1987.
The purposes for which these consultants have been employed are as follows: 1. to assist a working group to consider and make recommendations on the commercial development of sporting activities and facilities. 2. to carry out a market and financial study for the proposed national sports centre.
3. (a) to provide technical advice and assistance in the application of a formal system development methodology in relation to the computerisation of the Certificate Examinations. (b) to investigate current computer systems and associated documentation, including formulation of a work plan.
The terms and conditions of employment are to complete the requested consultancy appointment, at a fee rate which has been specified and agreed.
The fee liability incurred to date is £100,000 and the fees paid to date have amounted to £19,000.