Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012
532 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in a tabular form, a list of all professional fees including but not limited to legal, consultancy, IT related, advisory, advertising, and accountancy; the company name and the amount invoiced since March 2011 to the end of June 2012. [36651/12]
View answerMy Department is responsible for a wide range of programmes, including in the areas of housing, water services, environmental protection, local government services, and community and rural development. This responsibility brings with it at times the need to engage external professional expertise where this is considered essential to support the development and implementation of efficient and effective programmes. The information requested would involve a disproportionate amount of time and work. If the Deputy wishes to put down a more specific question on this issue, or to communicate separately with me, I will endeavour to provide the information sought.
