The Deputy did not specify what services were covered by the term "outsourced security services" or indicate a specific period of time with regard to the information sought in her question. Accordingly, my Department has interpreted the question as relating solely to outsourced security personnel employed by my Department (and not agencies of the Department) in the calendar year 2012, not including areas such as alarm and security equipment maintenance. Having regard to this interpretation I can inform the Deputy that no monies were expended by my Department on outsourced security services in the calendar year in question.