Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 January 2019

Thursday, 17 January 2019

Questions (243)

Barry Cowen

Question:

243. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2268/19]

Written answers

Minister for Rural and Community Development

The following table details the amount spent on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects since the establishment of my Department in July 2017.

Purpose of Consultancy	Capital project/programme relating	Cost of Consultancy (€)
Provision of Development of Local Digital Strategies for all Local Authorities	Local Digital Strategies will assist local authorities in being prepared for the rollout of the National Broadband Plan.	€121,339.00 (Ex. VAT) €149,247.00 (Incl. VAT)