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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 2 May 1989

Vol. 389 No. 4

Written Answers. - Information Technology.

131.

asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the expenditure in his Department on information technology equipment, on the engagement of consultancy firms for information technology projects and on direct computer personnel staffing costs in each year from 1986 to 1988 inclusive, and the projected amount for 1989; and the extent to which the management grades in his own Department are involved in the development and use of information technology.

The information which the Deputy requires in relation to expenditure is set out in the table below.

1986

1987

1988

1989

£

£

£

£

Equipment

502,192

333,902

382,987

303,000

Consultancy

23,463

71,609

272,000

Staff

47,609

90,815

123,637

144,409

Management grades in my Department are involved in the continuing development and implementation of the Department's Information Technology Plan. Equipment is widely used by management grades.

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