Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 May 2017
99. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the monetary value of all work contracted out under the aegis of her Department to external agencies or consultancies for work completed or investigations undertaken in human resources and industrial relations including hiring and interviewing of staff and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23959/17]
View answerThe total monetary value of work contracted out to external agencies and consultants from my Department and agencies under my aegis from January 2016 to date is as follows:
|
Services Provided |
Fees |
|
Workplace Investigations |
€ 81,318 |
|
Recruitment Services |
€ 84,304 |
|
Legal Services |
€ 38,423 |
|
Total |
€204,045 |
The Deputy may also wish to note that from time to time my Department and agencies under my aegis would engage interview board members directly who would be paid a daily rate in line with relevant DPER guidelines.
