Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2010
262 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Defence the number of reports and task forces set up and commissioned in his Department in 2007, 2008 and 2009; the reason for each report; the number of reports completed; and the cost of each in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2623/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere were no task forces set up or commissioned in my Department in 2007, 2008 or 2009. The information sought by the Deputy in relation to reports, commissioned in this period, is set out in the table.
|
Year |
Status of Report |
Reason |
Cost |
|
€ |
|||
|
2007 |
Completed |
To Carry out Independent Quality Assessment of VFM Review of Clothing Procurement in the Defence Forces. The Report was received in August 2007. |
2,904.00 |
|
2007 |
Completed |
To Undertake Research Into The Issue Of Recruitment And Retention Of Women In The Defence Forces, To Assist In The Formulation Of Policy And Practice In This Area. |
48,000 |
|
2008 |
Completed |
To make recommendations on the best means of meeting the medical requirements of the Defence Forces. |
95,000 |
|
2008 |
Completed |
To Carry out a study to review and evaluate options for bracken control in the Glen of Imaal and identify a plan for its control. |
30,129.00 |
|
2008 |
Completed |
To engage an external expert to chair the Independent Monitoring Group to review progress made by the PDF since the publication in 2004 of the report ‘Response to the Challenge of a Workplace”. |
37,109.12 |
|
2008 |
Completed |
To carry out a review of the Safety Policy at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel. |
50,000 |
|
2009 |
Completed |
To examine the business processes, procedures and business structures in operation in the Finance Branch and to provide a report making recommendations for improvements in order to maximise efficiency and effectiveness. |
80,550 |
|
2009 |
Completed |
To carry out a value for money review of the Naval Service Vessel maintenance. The objective of the review was to ensure value for money. |
2,800 |
|
2009 |
In Progress — the Report is Due in Early 2010 |
To conduct a value for money review of Military training lands. The objective of the review is to ensure value for money. Total value of the contract is €90,000, two staged payments amounting to €60,500 have been made to date. |
90,000 |
|
2009 |
Completed |
To provide an independent review of documentation in relation to a legal action initiated by a staff member. |
2,430 |
|
2009 |
Completed |
To review ‘Oracle’ licence arrangements in the Department and the Defence Forces. |
2,308 |
The objective of all reports commissioned is to ensure that my Department achieves value for money and to implement recommendations for improvements in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
