Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2023
748. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health to outline the total agency and consultancy spend by his Department and the HSE for the years 2018 to 2022, broken down by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35093/23]
View answerIn response to your question, the Department's total expenditure for agency and consultancy for the years 2018 to 2022 is provided in the table.
It is the policy in the Department only to engage the services of external consultants where highly specialised skills are not available within the Department and, in particular, when such an approach is felt to be more appropriate and cost-effective.
The Department has also managed contracts for cleaning, security, canteen services and for its IT helpdesk. The costs associated with these contracts are not included in the table attached.
In relation to the amount spent by the HSE, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact myself or the Department.
|
2022 € |
2021 € |
2020 € |
2019 € |
2018 € |
|
|
Consultancy |
958,459 |
923,768 |
1,340,413 |
1,142,148 |
1,506,710 |
|
Agency Staff |
116,236 |
173,054 |
- |
- |
- |
|
Total |
1,074,695 |
1,096,882 |
1,340,413 |
1,142,148 |
1,506,710 |
