Please see the below responses from my Department and Agencies for the amount that has been spent on all Covid-19-related consultancy contracts in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022. A table with the amount paid for each consultant; and the reason for the consultancy has been included where applicable.
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth – NIL
Oberstown Childrens Detention Campus – NIL
National Disability Authority -
Year
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Amount spent on consultancy
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Reason for consultancy
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2020
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€4305.00
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Review of COVID-19 response plan and development of COVID-19 risk assessment.
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2021
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€1271.00
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Review and updating of NDA Safety Statement, with specific focus on COVID-19 and return to work-related content.
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2022 (to date)
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Nil
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N/A
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Ombudsman for Children’s Office – Will respond to the Deputy directly
Tusla – Will respond to the Deputy directly
Adoption Authority of Ireland – Will respond to the Deputy directly
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission – Will respond to the Deputy directly