I propose to take Questions Nos. 286 to 298, inclusive, together.
In response to the Deputy’s questions I can only answer on behalf of my Department as this information is not collated centrally. Since the formation of my Department in 2011 only four companies mentioned were awarded contracts with details as follows:
Name of Consultancy Firm
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Year
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Amount Paid
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Number of Contracts
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Nature of work
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Winning Public Tenders?
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Deloitte
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2011
2012
2013
|
€141,067.35
|
2
|
Expert assistance on the development of the Public Service Reform plan
|
Yes
|
Grant Thornton
|
2012
2013
|
€55,792.80
|
1
|
Independent verification of savings under Croke Park.
Independent Verification of savings of selected projects under the Public Service Agreement Report will be published alongside the Implementation Body's 3rd Annual Progress Report shortly.
|
Yes
|
Deloitte
|
2012
|
€67,650.00
|
2
|
Expert advice on the development of the Payroll Shared Services Centre strategy
|
Yes
|
Deloitte
|
2013
|
€154,069.03
|
2
|
Expert advice on the development of the FMR Shared Services strategy.
1. Baselining Phase for Banking and Financial Management.
2. Support for the implementation of public service reform initiatives.
|
Yes
|