Departmental Contracts Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017

Thursday, 13 July 2017

Questions (1290)

Michael Moynihan

Question:

1290. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the amount of money which was spent by his Department in 2016 on external consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33905/17]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

The expenditure by my Department in 2016 on external consultants was €495,258. External consultancy services are only availed of by my Department in circumstances where necessary work cannot be carried out within the resources/expertise available to the Department.