Consultancy Contracts.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004

Tuesday, 17 February 2004

Ceisteanna (254)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

340 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or public relations commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4561/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. D. Ahern)

It has not been possible, in the time available, to identify and assemble all the relevant material over the past five years, as required by the Deputy. I have asked my Department to compile the information and I will issue a comprehensive reply directly to the Deputy as early as possible.