Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 October 2023
240. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cost to his Department of outsourced ecology services for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47140/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe spend by my Department to date in 2023 for Ecology services provided by outsourced ecologists is €1,615,650.78.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) requires services to be provided in a range of ecology disciplines which may be needed at short notice. Access to contract ecologists in this manner helps avoid any future buildup of forestry applications waiting to be processed.
