I am advised that my Department makes use of external IT services only when required to augment existing in-house expertise or resources. These services are sourced in accordance with public procurement procedures and minimising cost is an important consideration when awarding contracts. The information sought by the Deputy in respect of the use of such services in the specified period is set out in the following table.
Year - Expenditure on External IT Services
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2011
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€1,241,207
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2012
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€981,434
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2013
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€1,984,176
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2014
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€1,207,730
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2015
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€1,888,425
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2016
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€1,588,064
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2017
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€1,961,360
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2018
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€1,907,391
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2019 (to date)
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€1,214,561
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