Consultancy Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2011

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Ceisteanna (115)

Eoghan Murphy

Ceist:

116 Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount he intends to spend on consultancy fees in 2011, in particular those contracted to identify value for money in his Department. [28398/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte)

The allocation for consultancy services in my Department in 2011 is €1.980m. The identification of value for money is a core value underpinning all consultancy activity under the aegis of my Department.