Robert Troy
Question:76 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach the number of external consultants who have been engaged by all Government Departments since March 2011; the cost of same; and the consultants used. [28149/11]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011
76 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach the number of external consultants who have been engaged by all Government Departments since March 2011; the cost of same; and the consultants used. [28149/11]
View answer80 Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Taoiseach the amount that he intends to spend on consultancy fees in 2011, in particular those contracted to identify value for money in Government Departments. [28419/11]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 80 together.
Since March 2011 my Department engaged QTS Limited, to carry out an annual risk assessment and update the Department's 2011 Health & Safety Statement at a cost of €1,271. Procedures are in place in my Department for ensuring the expenditure undertaken on consultancy is necessary and that relevant guidelines are being followed.