Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
734. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice the details in respect of her Department for outsourcing to consultancies of specifically Covid-19-related work, services or advice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1796/21]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that one consultancy firm was used for COVID-19 related work, services or advice.
The Department availed of ARUP Advisory Services to assist with its COVID-19 Management Response. ARUP provided advice on the physical density capacity of the Department’s public offices in preparation for a safe return of essential staff required for business continuity purposes. This was in response to the Return to Work Safely Protocol, published by Government in early May, which placed a number of obligations on both employers and staff aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
Advisory and support services were sought for the Department’s facilities at Mount Street, Burgh Quay, Hanover Street and 51 St. Stephen's Green.
