Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 11 Apr 2000

Vol. 517 No. 6

Written Answers. - Consultancy Contracts.

Phil Hogan

Question:

152 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the monetary value of any consultancies to a company (details supplied) for the period July 1997 to date; the exact assignment in respect of each fee paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10768/00]

Minister for Public Enterprise (Mrs. O'Rourke):

The company concerned was engaged during 1999 by my Department as part of a consortium of consultants who managed a call for projects supporting the development of advanced communication networks and services. Their fee, inclusive of VAT, came to £3,025.