Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
944. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent by his Department in 2016 on external consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33899/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department uses private consultants to provide certain services when such an approach is more cost effective. In 2016 the cost of external consultants amounted to €3,275,399. Services included specialised Laboratory Services, Forestry Development, Computer Services, Marine Engineering Services, Audit and HR.
