Following clarification with the Deputy I understand that the information being sought relates to the total amount paid by my Department in respect of banking consultancies in each of the years 2006 to date in 2010. The following table sets out the information requested.
Total amounts paid by my Department in respect of banking consultancies
Year
|
Payees
|
Total Paid
€’000
|
2006
|
N/a
|
€0
|
2007
|
N/a
|
€0
|
2008
|
Arthur Cox & Co
|
€1,628
|
2009
|
Arthur Cox & Co, Watson Wyatt Limited, Hay Group Ireland Limited
|
€5,888
|
2010
|
Arthur Cox & Co, PricewaterhouseCoopers
|
€3,205
|
The purpose of the individual contracts is as follows:
Arthur Cox & Co — Legal advice in respect of guarantees (CIFS & ELG), nationalisation of Anglo Irish Bank, recapitalisations and restructuring plans — ongoing
Watson Wyatt — Professional services provided to CIROC in relation to the Executive Compensation Market in Ireland and overseas — contract complete
Hay Group Ireland Limited — Presentation to CIROC on banking remuneration — contract complete
PricewaterhouseCoopers — Professional Fees in respect of accounting advice on promissory notes. — contract complete
The requirement for ongoing professional advice will be driven by developments in the financial markets and as such the Arthur Cox contract is not of a specified duration. The provision in the 2010 Estimate for such professional advice is €4.3m and I expect that the costs will remain within this Estimate. A further provision of €2m is included in the Vote 6 2010 Estimate in respect of the Banking Inquiry. Mr. Peter Nyberg has commenced the process of recruiting experts to assist in this Inquiry and the costs in 2010 are expected to remain within budget.
2011 Estimates are not yet finalised but it is likely that there will be a continuing need for provisions for both Banking Consultancies and the Banking Inquiry in 2011. The work of the Banking Inquiry is expected to be completed by mid-2011.