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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2023

Tuesday, 5 December 2023

Questions (305)

Cian O'Callaghan

Question:

305. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of the fees paid by his Department for consultation services provided by a firm (details supplied), broken down by the amount paid and purpose of consultation, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53324/23]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51

Details of the fees paid, in respect of active contracts, by my Department for consultation services provided by EY are set out in the table below.

Purpose of Consultation	Amount Paid €
Following a public procurement process on the e-tenders and OJEU websites in early 2022, the Department of the Taoiseach awarded a contract for data strategy services to support the implementation of the Housing for All plan to Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants. My Department is responsible for payment of approved invoices in relation to that contract.	3,388,310.52