Vol. 475 No. 8
256 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the number of reports or studies which have been commissioned by him since his appointment; the cost of each report in each case; whether the report has been made publicly available; and if not the reason therefor. [6120/97]
257 Mr. B. Ahern asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the number of consultants' reports commissioned by his Department since he took office; the number which have been completed; and the cost to date. [6136/97]
I propose taking Questions Nos. 256 and 257 together.
The information requested by the Deputies is contained in the following schedule.
|
Title of Contract |
Consultants |
Cost Inclusive of VAT (IRL£) |
Status of Report |
|
1. Strategic Management Initiative — Facilitator |
Dr. Eddie Molloy |
Project estimated to cost up to £60,000 over the next two years. |
Work initiatedFor internal use only |
|
2. Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Analysis of proposed Biomass fuelled electricity generating station |
ERM Economics |
£21,750 |
Draft Report completedFor internal use only |
|
3. Study in connection with Aer Rianta's overseas investment |
KPMG |
£8,470 |
Report completedFor internal use only |
|
4. Kilbreckan Calcite Development |
CAAS (Environmental Services) Ltd. |
£2,500 |
Report completedFor internal use only |
|
5. Documentation of Data Procedures for the International Fund for Ireland — Border Counties Geological Project |
Ms Suzanne Tynan |
£2,070 |
Work currently in progress |
|
6. Synopsis for Minister on issues relating to the Dublin light rail project |
Mr. Maurice Doyle |
Final figure to be determined but below £10,000 |
For internal use only |
|
7. Management Consultancy on quality service and effectiveness |
Hay Management Consultants Ltd. |
£5,500 |
Work currently in progress.For internal use only |
