Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 February 2010
327 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount he has spent on hiring or use of outside consultants in 2007, 2008 and 2009 in tabular form; if he is satisfied that this practice represents good value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9211/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has made available on its website details regarding consultancies (excepting those of minor value, i.e., less than €5,000 excluding VAT) from June 2002 to end-December 2009. The relevant link, which will take the Deputy directly to these details, including the information sought by him, is as follows:
www.pobail.ie/en/CorporateSupportServices/Finance/Consultancies
My Department has closely scrutinised the use of external consultants and I am satisfied that they are only engaged where they represent good value for money.
