Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 30 Jun 1998

Vol. 493 No. 3

Written Answers. - Departmental Projects.

Bernard Allen

Question:

349 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the working groups, reports, studies and consultancies commissioned by her Department since taking office; the estimated cost of each, where applicable; the date the report of each was received or is scheduled to be received; and whether each has or will be published. [15768/98]

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands (Miss de Valera)

The working group reports etc. in question are indicated in the table below:—

Group/Study/Consultancy	Estimated Cost	Reporting Date	Publication
1. Working group on establishment of an Academy for the Performing Arts.	No significant costs.	End of July/Early August.	To be decided.
2. Interdepartmental group to co-ordinate development of the policy proposals in the context of the Statement on Architectural Policy.	No significant costs.	Before April 1999.	Report for internal use.
3. Task Force for the Grand and Royal Canals (re-establishment)	No significant costs.	Annual reports for each of the next three years.	Reports for internal use.
4. Interdepartmental Committee on the Islands, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Language.	No significant costs.	Ongoing.	Reports for internal use.
5. The Film Industry Strategic Planning Group.	£100,000.	Interim Report by Sept. 1998, Full Report by end of 1998.	Yes.
6. Review of Arts Plan by Indecon/Coopers & Lybrand Management Consultants.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	Mid-Sept. 1998.	Yes.
7. Examination of proposal to use information technology at heritage sites managed by Dúchas: Price Waterhouse Consultants.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	October 1997.	For internal use.
8. Development of marketing strategy for Dúchas by Hare Carding Bolger Management Consultants.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	July 1998.	For internal use.
9. Assessment of visitor requirements at three heritage sites by East West Tourism Consultancy Ltd.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	November 1997.	For internal use.
10. Study on Conservation of Archaeological Artefacts — Facilities and Resources by Susanna Kelly — Archaeological Conservator.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	July 1998.	For internal use.
11. Training Needs Analysis for Department by KPMG.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	March 1998.	For internal use.
12. Review of Management Structure of Dúchas by Coopers & Lybrand Management Consultants.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	July 1998.	For internal use.
13. Consultancy on installation of records management system in the Department to meet the needs of the Freedom of Information Legislation by DSL Management Consultants.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	August 1998.	For internal use.
14. Design Marketing and maintenance of Internet Website for Heritage sites and cultural institutions by Itronics Ltd.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	Site Launch Autumn 1998.	Not applicable.
15. Development of an information technology plan for the Department — Coopers & Lybrand Management Consultants.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	End 1998.	For internal use.
16. Development of a marketing strategy for the Grand Canal and Barrow Navigation.	Competitive tender — publication not appropriate.	March 1998.	For internal use.
17. Minor consultancy assistance with preparation of plans and submissions (two).	Each £1,000 or less.	Not appropriate.	Not appropriate.