Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
102. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details for his Department for outsourcing to consultancies of specifically Covid-19-related work, services or advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1791/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department engaged QUADRA Ltd as consultants to assist in the preparation of a Covid 19 Response Plan for the Department as required under the Return to Work Safely Protocol which was developed by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), the Health Services Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health. QUADRA Ltd also provided advice specifically in relation to revised COVID19 compliant field procedures for GSI operations. The Department sourced the consultants from an Office of Government Procurement framework agreement.
