Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2005
471 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount paid to a consultancy company (details supplied) in respect of each year since 2000; the details of each of the contracts and services provided; the nature of the controls applied in the procurement process or processes; if he has satisfied himself that value for money has been achieved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29452/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Foreign Affairs has paid the following amounts to the Gartner Group:
|
Year |
|
|
€ |
|
|
2000 |
0.00 |
|
2001 |
0.00 |
|
2002 |
5,082.00 |
|
2003 |
10,164.00 |
|
2004 |
17,581.30 |
|
2005 |
14,278.00 |
The Department has taken a subscription to Gartner's online technology research database, which includes the periodic supply by CD of technology articles of interest to the Department. The service is equivalent to other subscription-based research services. The Department has not used Gartner for the direct provision of consultancy advice. The Department of Foreign has used the Gartner database to obtain impartial research articles on technology developments. This research has helped inform the Department when making significant technology investment decisions.
I am satisfied that this service has offered value for money to the Department. I can confirm that the national rules on procurement have been followed.
472 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount paid to a consultancy company (details supplied) in respect of each year since 2000; the details of each of the contracts and services provided; the nature of the controls applied in the procurement process or processes; if he has satisfied himself that value for money has been achieved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter [29467/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the period referred to by the Deputy, no payments were made by the Department of Foreign Affairs to the relevant consultancy company.
