Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 July 2019
345. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on external consultancy reports between May 2016 and to date in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28316/19]
View answerThe Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection engages consultants (individuals or organisations) to provide expert analysis over a wide range of areas, which includes the delivery of reports, studies, assessments, recommendations and proposals that contribute to decision making or policy making. I am advised by my Department that the amount spent on external consultancy reports between May 2016 and to date in 2019 was €1,792,127 for 32 reports.
