Consultancy Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2012

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Ceisteanna (227)

Joanna Tuffy

Ceist:

314 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; the numbers of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; and the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and for the future. [25551/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin)

The following tables sets out the expenditure on consultancy services by my Department in 2011*. Every effort is made to minimize costs in this area but, from time to time, certain specialist skills and expertise are required.

Year	Contractor	Payment
2011	Mercer (Ireland) Limited	1,210
2011	MKO Partners Limited.	35,820
2011	Red C	41,043
2011	Advanced Organisation Limited	5,000
2011	Accenture Consulting	80,465
2011	Deloitte and Touche	65,915

*The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform was established in 2011. Expenditure in relation to consultancy services from 2008 to December 2010 is covered by material provided by the Department of Finance.