Vol. 498 No. 5
95 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the cost of the rail safety report commissioned by her Department; the initial projected cost of this report; and the reasons for the difference, if any, between these figures. [28079/98]
The contract with IRMS for the independent review of railway safety was for £233,288, inclusive of VAT. That was the amount paid to the consultants.
96 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the directions or requests, if any, made by her to the IRMS consultants during the preparation of their report on rail safety. [28080/98]
I gave no directions and I made no requests to the IRMS consultants during the preparation of their report on rail safety.
