Seán Sherlock
Question:479. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of retainers her Department has with outside organisations; and the cost of each retainer in tabular form. [16158/22]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
479. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of retainers her Department has with outside organisations; and the cost of each retainer in tabular form. [16158/22]
View answerMy Department does not engage in retainer contracts within the ordinary meaning of the word, i.e., a fee paid in advance to secure the services of a person or a company.
My Department has many contracts for service with third parties. However, payment occurs after work is done and an invoice presented to the Department.