Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005
771 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the total cost, number and nature of reports, consultancies or other advisory or public relations commissions awarded by his Department from 1998 to 2004 and to date in 2005 to persons other than established civil servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22482/05]
View answerThe information sought by the Deputy is set out in the attached table.
|
Year |
Name |
Purpose |
Cost |
|
€ |
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|
1998 |
Ernst & Young |
Analysis and design of a Fishery Control System to enable the Naval Service to meet its obligations under new fishery regulations |
608,839 |
|
1998 |
BDO Simpson Xavier Consultants |
Market and Financial Feasibility Study for National Aviation Heritage Centre |
19,666 |
|
1998-99 |
Mr. D. Rochford, Staff Relations Services |
Chairman of Group which carried out Review of the Reserve Defence Force |
37,470 |
|
1999-04 |
Brady, Shipman, Martin |
Drawing up of an integrated Area Action Plan for Murphy Barracks, Ballincollig, Cork |
128,902 |
|
1999-05 |
Sir Frederick Snow & Partners Ltd. |
Review of policy in relation to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel |
21,938 |
|
1999-00 |
Mr. L. Dunbar |
Review of the Medical Corps |
4,360 |
|
1999-00 |
Anti-Bullying Centre, Trinity College |
To conduct an investigation into an allegation of bullying |
6,599 |
|
2000 |
Mr. Mike Ginn |
To assist and advise with a tender competition for the supply of Medium Lift Helicopters for Search and Rescue |
121,682 |
|
2000-01 |
Exselan Computer Systems |
To facilitate development of Department’s E-Government Strategy Statement |
22,093 |
|
2000-04 |
Brian Meehan & Associates |
Grounds of Appeal on behalf of the Minister relating to Aeronautical Development Planning & Development Control matters adjacent to Casement Aerodrome |
20,682 |
|
2001 |
Deloitte & Touche |
Study in relation to the introduction of the Management Information Framework in the Department and the Defence Forces |
129,883 |
|
2001 |
Saville & Holdsworth Ltd. |
Assist in the conduct of job evaluation for the Defence Forces |
44,268 |
|
2001 |
Intercontinental Aviation Consultants |
Carry out an Air Operations Safety Audit of the Air Corps |
55,442 |
|
2001-02 |
Dr. Eileen Doyle |
(Chairperson) Report concerning the nature and extent of any harassment, bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in the Defence Forces |
63,000 |
|
2001-02 |
Gallagher & Kelly Public Relations |
Public relations service |
32,048 |
|
2001 |
Margaret Considine |
Assist in the selection of advertising agency |
4,920 |
|
2002 |
Sweeney Communications |
Public relations service |
12,235 |
|
2002 |
Dr. Eileen Doyle |
Chairperson, Monitoring Group to give effect to recommendations of the Report concerning harassment, bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in the Defence Forces |
20,000 |
|
2003 |
Dr. Eileen Doyle |
Chairperson, Monitoring Group to give effect to recommendations of the Report concerning harassment, bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in the Defence Forces |
97,400 |
|
2003 |
Mr. Colm Dunne |
Expenditure Review on “Maintenance of Aircraft in the Air Corps” |
3,220 |
|
2003 |
Mr. Martin McCoy |
Assist in the Department’s preparations to seek ISO 9000 accreditation |
10,150 |
|
2003-ongoing |
Mr. Dominic McCanny |
To conduct an investigation into allegations of bullying |
86,029 |
|
2003 |
Deloitte & Touche |
Assist with specification and selection of Management Information Framework System |
25,662 |
|
2004 |
Dr. Eileen Doyle |
Chairperson, Monitoring Group to give effect to recommendations of the Report concerning harassment, bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in the Defence Forces |
43,859 |
|
2004 |
Goldsmith Fitzgerald Partnership |
Climate survey analysis in relation to the performance management and development system (PMDS) |
1,800 |
|
2005 |
Occupational Health Consultants |
Provision of information sessions for civilian employees in relation to asbestos |
3,499 |
|
2005 |
Dr. Charles O’Malley |
Medical Advisor for Civil Defence |
6,400 |
In addition, consultants with appropriate expertise are engaged by the Department as necessary to provide technical services in connection with building, engineering and equipment projects etc. and in connection with psychometric testing for Army, Naval Service and Air Corps cadetships and trainee technicians.
