asked the Minister for Labour the number of private consultants who have been engaged by his Department since 10 March 1987; the reason for their appointment; the terms and conditions of such appointment; the fee liability incurred to date; the fees paid to date; and if he will made a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Private Consultant Appointments.
Since March 1987 the total fee liability incurred by my Department in relation to the engagement of nine private consultants was £80,152. Fees paid amounted to £73,338. Details are as follows:
Reasons and Terms of Appointment |
Fee Liability |
Fee Paid |
£ |
£ |
|
1. Advice on questions arising under the Protection of Employees (Employers Insolvency) Act 1984. |
9,178 |
4,428 |
2. Advice on legal matters arising in the area of Industrial Relations Law Reform. |
1,006 |
1,006 |
3. To provide an assessment and report for the Labour Court on a Redundancy Scheme. |
810 |
810 |
4. Technical advice to the Labour Court in relation to a case before the Court. |
58 |
58 |
5. Market Research Survey of Management Training in Public and Private Organisations. |
19,200 |
17,996 |
6. Advice regarding computerisation of the National Manpower Service. |
48,125 |
48,125 |
7. Specialist assistance provided on the preparation of a draft EC Directive on biological agents at work. |
313 |
313 |
8. Specialist Assistance on toxicological matters associated with EC Directives. |
602 |
602 |
9. Specialist assistance on ecotoxicological matters associated with EC Directives. |
860 |
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80,152 |
73,338 |
79.
asked the Minister for Health the number of private consultants who have been engaged by his Department since 10 March 1987; the reason for their appointment; the terms and conditions of such appointment; the fee liability incurred to date; the fees paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The information sought is being assembled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.