Vol. 576 No. 6
209 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Health and Children the total amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department for the period 2000 to 2002, inclusive; the numbers of consultants engaged by his Department in the period; the steps that have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and for the future. [30261/03]
It is not possible in the time allowed to compile all of the information requested by the Deputy. It is being collated and will be forwarded to him as soon as possible.
210 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children the total amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department between 2000 and 2002, inclusive; the numbers of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; the steps that have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and his Department's reliance on them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30273/03]
It is not possible in the time allowed to compile all of the information requested by the Deputy. It is being collated and will be forwarded directly to him as soon as possible.
