Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 February 2019
211. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of reports commissioned from firms (details supplied) in 2018; the firm that completed each report; and the cost of each report. [7177/19]
View answerThe Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection engages consultants (individuals or organisations) to provide analysis and advice over a wide range of areas including the delivery of reports that contribute to evidence-based policy. The procurement of these services supports the Department in providing a high-quality service to the public and is governed by a comprehensive regulatory framework.
The services of only one of the firms mentioned in your parliamentary question was engaged by the Department in 2018. This consultancy service is being provided by Deloitte Ireland in relation to the development of a Departmental Data Strategy. The amount paid to date to Deloitte Ireland for this service is €188,289.
In the interests of transparency, a breakdown of annual expenditure on consultancy and contracts for service for €25,000 and above, are published on the Procurement Policy page of the Department’s website http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Procurement-Policy.aspx.
