Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2014
4. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will indicate, in tabular form, the total expenditure by his Department on external consultancy advice services, including legal services, in 2011, 2012 and 2013; if this spend is in line with the overall value for money objective of his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10356/14]
View answerThe table below provides the total expenditure by my Department on external consultancy advice services from 2011 to 2013.
|
Year |
Total Cost - € |
|
2011 |
€13,370 |
|
2012 |
€27,100 |
|
2013 |
€53,974 |
The majority of expenditure in 2012 and 2013 related to the EU Presidency. All expenditure is in line with the overall value for money objective of my Department. No expenditure was incurred on legal services.
