Consultancy Contracts.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004

Thursday, 9 December 2004

Ceisteanna (85)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

70 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of contracts awarded to external consultants by his Department since 1997, both temporary and full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32787/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

Over 90 contracts have been awarded to external consultants for the period since June 2002 to date. Figures for the period from 1997 to June 2002 are being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy shortly.

Question No. 71 answered with QuestionNo. 22.