Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1622. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will provide detail in tabular form of the names of all external public relations and consultancy persons and organisations used by his Department for the years 2011 and 2010; the amount paid to each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37511/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra1624. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will detail in tabular form the amount paid on external public relations and communications consultants since February 2011; the reason for the payment; the name of each organisation used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37544/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1622 and 1624 together.
The Press and Communications Office of my Department liaise with the media on behalf of the Department as well as all Ministers and do not use the services of a PR company. My Department has not spent any money on public relations in 2010 or 2011.
As you will be aware, Ministers qualify for Secretarial Allowances from the Oireachtas. The Vouched Allowance Option allows a Minister to claim fully vouched expenses of up to €41,092 (2012 level) for a range of services including PR. In 2011, I obtained communications advice related to the health reform agenda from the Communications Clinic. My Department does not pay for this service and the cost (€15k in 2011) was met out of the allowance I refer to above.
The information sought by the Deputy concerning other consultancies is set out in tables.
Details of consultancy work carried out in 2010
|
Consultant |
Project Details |
Cost (€) |
|
Anna Gunning, 9 Sefton Green, Rochestown Ave, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin |
Support and facilitation for the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Children and Young People's Forum meetings |
690 |
|
Carole C. Devaney |
Editing and proofing of Neuro-Rehabilitation Report 2011-2015 |
1,360 |
|
Cnag ar an Doras, Consultancy & Lifecoaching,7 Aughrim Villas, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 |
Evaluation and Report of the Comhairle na nOg Development Fund 2007-2008; 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. Inclusion Programme 2008 |
20,873 |
|
Cnag ar an Doras, Consultancy & Lifecoaching, 7 Aughrim Villas, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 |
Evaluation and Report of the Inclusion Programme 2009 |
605 |
|
Cnag ar an Doras, Consultancy & Lifecoaching, 7 Aughrim Villas, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 |
Project Manager for the national consultation with Children Living in the Care of the State |
56,037 |
|
Conor Feeney, Law Library, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7 |
Irish Medicines Board (Fees) Regulations 2010 |
2,783 |
|
CRA International UK Ltd |
Private Health Insurance - Actuarial Advisory Services/Health Insurance/Risk Management |
13,876 |
|
Create Consultancy Ltd. |
Create Consultancy was commissioned by DoHC to conduct an evaluation of the Suboxone Feasibility Study |
8,736 |
|
Dr Satya Brink, HR Development Canada |
International Expertise provided to the National Longitudinal Study of Children in Ireland (NLSCI). |
17,488 |
|
Economic and Social Research Institute and Childrens Research Institute , Trinity College Dublin. |
Research commissioned on: National Longitudinal Study of Children in Ireland (NLSCI).It is a fixed price contract amounting to €29,006,023.00 including VAT in 2005 prices. |
3,162,988 |
|
Eteams, Bridge House, Main Street, Scariff, Co. Clare |
Pharmacovigilance Regulations, proofing of gaelige version |
1,145 |
|
Fiona Keogh |
Research support for Expert Policy Reference group as part of the VFM & PR Review of Disability Services |
31,535 |
|
Focal Factory, 8 Plás Uí Chuínn, Muirbheach, Gaillmh |
Pharmacovigilance Regulations, proofing of gaelige version |
242 |
|
Goodbody Economic Consultants |
To conduct an Interim Evaluation of the EU Youth in Action Programme |
49,092 |
|
Irish Heart Foundation,Clyde Road,Ballsbridge,Dublin 4 |
Provision of Nutrition Advice Service |
80,767 |
|
Kevin Moran, Co Exist Ltd, Marsh Road, Bellurgan, Dundalk, Co Louth |
Project Management for a consultation for ideas for reform of the Junior Cycle |
6,000 |
|
Liz Harper, Facilitation & Organisational Development, 27 Dufferin Ave, Dublin 8 |
Evaluator of the Dáil na nÓg Council |
5,750 |
|
Louise Monaghan, Elm Trainging lead Consultant: Siobhán McGrory, HP Training & Support Services |
To develop Standards for Local Youth Clubs funded by the CYSDU |
3,700 |
|
Milliman Ltd |
Private Health Insurance - Actuarial Advisory Services/Health Insurance/Risk Management |
144,823 |
|
Milliman Ltd |
Reform of the Private Health Insurance market |
220,902 |
|
Niamh McCrea, 35 Mount Shannon Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 |
Support and facilitation for the OMCYA Children and Young People's Forum meetings |
1,400 |
|
NYCI |
CYPF Participation Support |
130,448 |
|
Pat Harvey (payments made to company name of Harwyn Ltd) Address:Carnmore, Hawthorne Heights,Letterkenny, Co. Donegal |
Independent Chair of the Health Sector Implementation Body (Implementation of the Public Service Agreement - Croke Park) Appointed on fixed annual fee-basis ( same rate for all sectoral chairs) |
12,100 |
|
Peter Cassells Consultants Ltd, 25 Infirmnary Road, Dublin 7 |
Chairing of Alcohol Maketing Communications Monitoring Body |
16,698 |
|
Pro Mark Morgan, St Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 |
Report of the European School Survey project on Alcohol and Drugs |
37,813 |
|
Professor Ann Sanson, Network coordinator, Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth, Melbourne |
International Expertise provided to the National Longitudinal Study of Children in Ireland (NLSCI). |
6,002 |
|
Sandra Roe, Social Research Consultant , Oakwood, Ballygowan, Milford, Co Carlow |
Analysis of ChildONEEurope Questionnaire on Child Participation |
3,500 |
|
Sandra Roe, Social Research Consultant , Oakwood, Ballygowan, Milford, Co Carlow |
RSE/SPHE implementation in post primary schools |
1,680 |
|
TCD |
VFM & PR Review of Disability Services - Hire of lecture theatre to facilitate briefing session |
300 |
|
Thomas Ferris |
VFM & PR Review of Economic Costings of Private Beds in Public Hospitals - Chair of the Steering Group |
2,000 |
|
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 |
The All-Ireland Traveller Health Study (AITHS) |
312,887 |
|
William Fry Solicitors (Legal Firm), Fitzwilton House, Wilton Place, Dublin 2 |
Provision of independent legal advice to the Oversight Committee on the Health Repayment Scheme on Long Stay Charges. |
16,822 |
|
Total |
|
€4,371,040 |
Details of consultancy work carried out in 2011
|
Consultant |
Project Details |
Cost (€) |
|
Milliman Ltd. |
Actuarial Advisory Services/Health Insurance |
72,348 |
|
Goodbody Stockbrokers |
VHI and Market Restructuring including Authorisation |
300,080 |
|
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 |
All Ireland Travellers Health Study |
139,000 |
|
Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation |
Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation led project to Reduce the Administrative Burden |
14,000 |
|
Dr. Oonagh Walsh, Kildarham House, The Gully, Bandon, Co. Cork |
Practice of Symphysiotomy in Ireland |
10,000 |
|
Create Consultancy Ltd. |
Suboxone Feasibility Study |
10,863 |
|
Mr. Gerald Mullally, Wellington Lodge, Templemore, Co. Tipperary |
Organisation and Financing Options for Chronic Care in the Irish Health System |
5,227 |
|
Dr. Hubert Curran,Apt. 12 Sullivan Court, 7 Sullivan Place, Holywood, Co. Down |
External Clinical Advisor to the Special Delivery Unit |
5,808 |
|
Value Based Health Solutions Ltd. Bridgewater House, Cashman Road, Altrincham Chesire WA14 5HH, England |
Set up of the Special Delivery Unit in the Department of Health |
250,000 |
|
Value Based Health Solutions Ltd. Bridgewater House, Cashman Road, Altrincham Chesire WA14 5HH, England |
Expert Advice to the Department of Health, in particular to the Special Delivery Unit |
37,500 |
|
Peter Smyth Management Consultancy Ltd., 5 Marley Rise, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 |
Process Auditor to oversee procurement process of actuarial/insurance services |
2,541 |
|
Mr. Dermot Smyth,57 The Cloisters, Terenure, Dublin 6W |
Engagement of services as Evaluation Committee member for award of tender for actuarial/insurance services |
1,200 |
|
Ms. Carole Devaney |
Payment in respect of editing and proofing services for the report “National Policy and Strategy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland 2011-2015” |
1,530 |
|
Advertising Standards Authority Ireland |
Oversee and monitor the implementation of and adherence to alcohol advertising Voluntary Codes of Practice re U-18s |
21,790 |
|
Advertising Standards Authority Ireland |
Secretarial and executive services for the Alcohol Marketing Communications Monitoring Body |
20,000 |
|
Peter Cassells Consultants Ltd. |
Chairperson of the Alcohol Marketing Communications Monitoring Body |
16,698 |
|
Mark Morgan |
European Schools Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD) 2011 |
22,688 |
|
Irish Heart Foundation |
Nutrition Service |
35,832 |
|
Total |
|
€967,105 |
