Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Ceisteanna (478)

Ivana Bacik

Ceist:

478. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount paid by her Department to external legal teams, HR specialists, accountancy firms, and consultants in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26239/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

My Department paid €1,644,384 to external legal teams, HR specialists, accountancy firms, and consultants in 2022.

All expenditure incurred was necessary to enable my Department to continue furnishing a quality service to its customers.