Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. My policy is that we should have the competency in any Department to be able to review projects. In my Department we have experienced staff who have served under a number of Governments in various capacities and I rely on them for their judgment at all times. They are very energetic and they have always fulfilled any task I have asked them to complete in terms of reviewing projects or making reports within the expected timeframe. I do not see a necessity to employ consultants.

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