The annual spend on consultancy by my Department in each of the years 2008-2011 and to date in 2012 is as follows:
My Department operates within the legal framework of EU procurement directives and the guidance of the Department of Finance for procurements under EU thresholds - as required. In line with these policies my Department seeks to ensure that where practicable all tenders over €25,000 are publicly advertised either on e-tenders or in the EU Journal. It should be noted that in the matter of all publicly held competitive tender exercises, the Award Criteria used by the Department for the evaluation of proposals is 'The Most Economically Advantageous Tender'.
The names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts, the nature of the work concerned and the fees paid to each consultant in each year are listed in the table below.
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2008
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Consultant
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Amount (€)
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Purpose
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Department
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Carr Communications
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1,100
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Communications services.
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IBI Group (UK) Ltd.
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33,612
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To assist the Project Board which was set up to oversee the tender process for the outsourcing of the Camera Project
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Byrne O'Cleirigh
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1,703
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Consultant engineers, specialising in technical risk assessment.
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Public Communications Centre
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50,000
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Development and management of the “Dial to Stop Drug Dealing” Campaign
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Golder Associates
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1,028
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Engaged to advise the Department in relation to a soil contamination issue.
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Keville & O'Sullivan Associates
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1,621
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Risk assessment and analysis of site soil prior to commencing the tender process.
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McCann Fitzgerald Solictors
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60,500
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Research regarding Courts Consolidation Project.
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Bernadette Kiely
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5,556
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HR consultancy services.
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Graphite HRM Ltd
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31,469
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Graphite HRM Ltd. engaged to conduct an Organisational Survey.
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Jenny Smyth & Associates
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26,015
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Provision of analysis and report relating to the Participation Rates in HR competitions.
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Prospectus
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36,936
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Contracted to monitor, evaluate and provide a report on the implementation of the Performance Management Development System, (PMDS).
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Professor Paul Robinson
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14,520
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Expert Advice re: Legal Codification project.
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Helm Corporation Ltd
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7,411
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Consultancy services provided in relation to Risk Management assessment.
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Brendan Shiels
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21,153
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Quality Assessment provided on Value for Money Review re: Probation Service.
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Petrus Consultancy Ltd
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56,942
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VFM Expenditure Review Probation Service
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Accenture
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338,112
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The second phase of the Risk Management Performance Improvement (RMPI) programme in 2008, and the creation of a comprehensive risk management policy framework.
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Agencies
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Young Communications
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968
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Advice on Media Issues
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Billy Power
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11,253
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Pension Advice
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Anne Neary Consultants
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49,804
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Legal Services risk assessment
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Archimedia
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10,406
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Advice to independent Examination of Stardust Committee
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Dr Marie Keenan
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400
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Consultative Service for Dublin Archdiocese Commission of Inquiry
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Indecon Economic Consultants
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8,353
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Study on Eligibility for and Scope of Legal Aid
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Accenture
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19,517
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Advice to Garda National Immigration Bureau re: information systems.
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Q4 Public Relations
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55,147
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Advice on media issues for Irish Human Rights Commission (I.H.R.C.)
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Mentoring Connections
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7,623
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Consultancy Services on Change Management
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Chartered Institute of Logistics
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3,500
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Evaluation of Tenders
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PWC
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28,219
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Review of systems of internal financial control and corporate governance of the I.H.R.C.
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Corporate Community
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12,500
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Technical Assistance to the National Framework Committee for Equal Opportunities at the level of the Enterprise
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Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI)
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94,549
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Equality & Discrimination Research Project
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Helm Corporation Ltd
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4,749
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Review of Governance in the Equality Authority
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Sinead Lucey
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18,643
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Case management review
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RA Consulting
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10,019
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Customer services charter and action plan
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RA Consulting
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7,840
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Strategic Development Facilitation support - Review and Development of Strategic Thinking
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Siobhan Philips
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11,495
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Review of “Say No to Ageism” Week
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Nascon
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3,561
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Risk assessment audit
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Maureen Bassett
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3,000
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I.H.R.C. strategic plan development
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Hibernian Consulting
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16,608
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Review of European Year of Equal Opportunities
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Maureen Gilbert
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18,150
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Initiative to promote understanding of needs of disabled persons
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PA Consulting
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82,279
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Organisational and Strategic Plan review of the Equality Authority
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Rochemartin
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1,000
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Leaders Seminar
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Siobhan Lynam Research & Consultancy
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19,602
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Provided research consultancy into Gender Proofing Policies.
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Tracey O'Brien
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1,300
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Equality Proofing Consultancy
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Communications Consultants
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2,000
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Plan Communications Strategy
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Irish Recruitment Consultants
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6,191
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Consultancy Services
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Equality Strategies
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24,684
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Research into the drafting of equality reviews and action plans for use by the private sector.
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Polaris Human Resources Ltd
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46,539
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Research into the drafting of equality reviews and action plans for use by the private sector.
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Q4 Public Relations
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95,375
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Provision of public relations and consultancy services with regard to the National Action Plan Against Racism.
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Bellane
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24,873
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Public Relations
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Bloom Advertising
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81,675
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National Disability Awareness Campaign
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CM Advice
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5,445
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Monitoring Committee Workshop
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Hay Management
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2,420
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Evaluation of Posts.
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Insight Consulting
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13,830
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Public Relations advice to NDA
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John Cullen
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8,833
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Review of the library and information services in NDA
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Rehab Enterprises
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61,421
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Consultancy re: “Excellence Through Accessability” Awards
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Strategem
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3,116
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EU Briefing
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Billy Power
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1,452
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Financial Consultancy
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Henley Kavanagh McGowan
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3,388
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Quantity Survey Report
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Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI)
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9,957
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Research Consultancy for "Fear of Crime" project
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BSB Forensic
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1,482
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Completion of forensic analysis and enhancement of video / CCTV footage and photographic prints of same; provision of evidential statement from the Analyst for court proceedings
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Executive Security
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145,084
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Security Advice
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Mark Bradley
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1,815
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Advice & Consultation on Setting up of GSOC Unit
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Stephen Howson
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816
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Firearms Research
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Talbot Associates
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94,138
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Project Development of GSOC Statement of Strategy
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Techskills Resources
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393
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Building Alterations Project Consultant
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Thangam Debbonaire
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5,445
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Mapping and Strategy Development
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Executive Security
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4,160
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Security Consultancy
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Hewlett Packard Ireland Ltd
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3,630
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Evaluation of Tenders for the provision of telecommunication services
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Mary Murphy Associates
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54,989
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Public Relations
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Awn Consulting
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3,987
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Air Quality Advice
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Dr. Charles Czeisler
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7,313
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Advising the Garda Inspectorate on best practice regarding police rostering systems especially from a health and physiology perspective.
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Gwen M Strachan
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6,199
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Advice to the Garda Inspectorate regarding its quality business practices, processes and procedures during its inception
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Mr Barry Loveday
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4,029
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Advice relating to civilianisation within police forces.
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Transsafe Consulting, LLC
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8,336
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Consultancy Services re: Roads Policing
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Abacus Transportation
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847
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Road Speed Surveys
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ANV Technology Ltd
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399
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Report on Detention Centres
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Barrett Mahony
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1,493
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Consultancy Service in respect of Civil Engineering Feasibility Study
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Barrett Mahony
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2,667
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Consultancy Services in respect to Perimeter fencing and associated works
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Holohan Architects
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56,870
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Payment for architectural design services for works at Oberstown detention facility.
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James Smyth Architects
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19,117
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Architectural services and co-ordinated specialist surveys relating to the development of new detention school facilities
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Kerrigan Sheanon Newman
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14,471
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Quantity Surveying Services re Feasibility Study Oberstown & Finglas Centres
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McAllister, Devereux, Keating
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5,081
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Survey of Oberstown Girls Remand & Assessment Unit, for asbestos prior to demolition.
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Michael Punch
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3,021
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Engineering services to prepare design and tender documentation for replacement of Oberstown Campus swimming pool.
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2009
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Consultant
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Amount (€)
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Purpose
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Department
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Mr Barry Loveday
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11,826
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Provision of expert advice regarding civilianisation within police forces.
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McCann Fitzgerald Solicitors
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158,771
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Consultancy Services - Codification of Courts Act
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Graphite HRM
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111
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Consultancy Expenses - HRMS
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Prospectus
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4,919
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Professional Fees - Human Resources Division
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Thinksmart
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8,863
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Evaluation of tenders support Contract
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Agencies
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Price Waterhouse Cooper
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67,078
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Advice on scope and implementation options for an Immigration Case Management System
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Purchasing Soutions
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7,229
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Evaluation of Tenders for Supply of Accommodation Centres
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Cimtech
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3,852
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Review of draft Request for Tender
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Billy Power
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6,902
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Pension advice
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Anne Neary Consultants
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10,907
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Legal services risk assessment
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Edel Hackett
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6,292
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Communications Support and Advice
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PA Consulting Group
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22,003
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Strategy and Organisational Review of the Equality Authority.
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RA Consulting
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10,134
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Review of the Equality Authority Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
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Polaris Human Resources Ltd.
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10,920
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Research into the drafting of equality reviews and action plans for use by the private sector.
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Bellane Ltd.
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47,636
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Communications Support and Advice
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Clarion Consulting
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8,607
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Advice/facilitation regarding drafting of NDA 2010-2012 Strategic Plan
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Mazars
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4,739
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Audit services
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Rehab Enterprises
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4,054
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Delivery of professional services for the EtA (Excellence Through Accessibility Awards) project to the NDA
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Finbar Flood Consultancy
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3,281
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Facilitator Fees
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Kavanagh Tuite Architects
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1,215
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Professional Fees - Inspection & Preliminary Report on Premises
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Executive Security (ESCAT)
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18,775
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Advice on all aspects of security pertaining to premises, personnel and data
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i2 Limited
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6,752
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IT advice and services.
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Talbot Associates Ltd.
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17,991
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Advice on business process and organizational restructuring.
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Mary Murphy Associates
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462
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Communications Support and Advice.
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Lorcan Walsh
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3,600
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Data Analysis Service
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Dublin Institute of Technology
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7,400
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Advice on set up of Property Service Regulatory Authority.
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2010
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Consultant
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Amount (€)
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Purpose
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Department
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IBI Group (UK) Ltd.
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26,979
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Assist in the set up and overview of the tender process for the outsourcing of the Camera Project
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Byrne O'Cleirigh
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5,114
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Carry out the risk assessment on the underground storage of explosives at Tara Mines
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McCann Fitzgerald Solictors
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61,295
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Research consultancy regarding Courts Consolidation Project,
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Agencies
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Bellane Ltd
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3,897
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Communications Support and Advice
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Equality Strategies Ltd.
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8,168
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Review of governance / management structures for the Court Support Service,
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Lowers & Associates LLC
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70,186
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Risk assessment services and advice relating to all operational aspects of the cash-in-transit (CIT) industry.
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Dr. Charles A Czeisler
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9,684
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Advice on best practice regarding police rostering.
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Gavin Group
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11,715
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Advice on best practices in child sex abuse investigations.
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Billy Power
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2,170
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Pension advice
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RJW Associates Ltd.
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1,364
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Review of Garda policy in the investigation of sexual crimes and crimes against children
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Digital Revolutionaries
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13,183
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IT advice and services
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Eustace Patterson Ann Clarke
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16,970
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Evaluation of the Lighthouse Sex Offender programme
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RA Consulting
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1,090
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Planning and Facilitation at Equality Authority Staff Day
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Jarlath Duffy Associates
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928
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The Design, Preparation and delivery of a facilitated Equality Authority Senior Management Strategic Review Day
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Nascon
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1,807
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Safety Statement draft formulation and revisions for the EA - Risk Assessment site visit
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2011
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Consultant
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Amount (€)
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Purpose
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Department
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Professor Gisli Gudjonsson
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6,867
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Review of Garda Training in interviewing suspects
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Forensic Navigation Services Ltd.
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7,316
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Review of Garda Training in interviewing suspects
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Byrne, O' Cleirigh
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3,993
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Consultant engineers engaged to carry out the risk assessment on the underground storage of explosives at Tara Mines.
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LHM Casey McGrath
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15,712
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Recommendations on Thornton Build and Penal Policy
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Agencies
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Lowers & Associates LLC
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24,289
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Risk assessment services and advice relating to all operational aspects of the cash-in-transit (CIT) industry.
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DHKN
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2,759
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Review of Internal Financial Control Procedures Manual
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DHKN
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2,269
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Risk Register Management Process
|
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Andrew Doyle Safety Consultants
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2,662
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Health & Safety Consultancy.
|
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PAPS Public (Damien Smith)
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2,898
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Pension advice.
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John Brosnan
|
400
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Review and advice of new Garda rosters.
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Ann Clarke
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9,983
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Feasibility study on the introduction of a Circles of Support and Accountability Model (COSA) in Ireland
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