Consultancy Contracts Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Ceisteanna (1222)

Alan Kelly

Ceist:

1222. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expenditure on consultancy and contractors by the National Roads Authority in each of the years from 2015 to 2017, respectively; the number of consultants and contractors engaged by the authority in the years in question; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; and the steps taken to reduce expenditure on consultancy and contractors and the authority's reliance on them in the years in question and for the future. [15187/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and operation of the national road network, including the engagement of consultants and contractors, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.