Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 January 2014
190. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide details of all consultancy firms engaged by his Department during 2013; if he will further provide details of all the relevant fees paid to these firms during this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3207/14]
View answerThe table following sets out details of consultants paid by my Department for providing consultancy services in 2013:
|
Firm |
Nature of Service |
Amount |
|
Bianconi Research Ltd |
ICT Security Advice & Support |
€30,645 |
|
Frank Callanan, SC |
Independent review of UNIFIL fatalities in 1989 |
€51,660 |
|
Sandra McDonald |
Provision of taxation advice |
€6,000 |
|
Jacques Michaud |
Review of the Air Corps’ Safety Management System |
€20,000 |
|
Fujitsu (Ireland) Ltd. |
Network Support Services, Software development & Maintenance Services |
€137,133 |
|
Central Health & Safety Services Ltd |
Review of Health & Safety |
€3,998 |
In addition, my Department pays an annual fee to Oracle EMEA Ltd in respect of Information Technology Annual Licences and support in the ongoing provision of the Department’s financial management system. The fee paid in 2013 was €1,024,856.
It has not been possible in the time available to compile information on consultancy services commissioned by the Defence Forces. As soon as this information is available, it shall be sent on to the Deputy.
