Dáil debates

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Other Questions

Consultancy Contracts

3:00 pm

Photo of Jonathan O'BrienJonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 16: To ask the Minister for Defence the details of any consultancy services, and value for money policy reviews, paid for by him for each of the past five years; the names of any reports they delivered; the names of those who drafted or conducted the reviews; the moneys paid to those persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6830/12]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy regarding consultancy services and value for money policy reviews provided to my Department during each of the past five years is contained in a tabular statement, which I propose to circulate with the Official Report. My Department engages the services of external consultants only when there is a clear need for specialised expertise or services not available in-house. My Department is always mindful of achieving value from external consultancy services.

YearName of ConsultancyPurposeAmount
2007Petrus ConsultingAn independent quality assessment of the value for money review of clothing procurement in the Defence Forces, as part of the standard VFM process.€2,904
2007-2011Colonel E.V. Campion (Retd.)Provides expert advice to the Army Equitation School's Horse Purchase Board in their deliberations following the inspection of horses that are being considered for purchase. The cost per annum is €5,000.€25,000
2007-2011ABS LimitedConsultancy on compliance with IMO (International Maritime Organisation ) regulations/ship surveys.€109,324
2007-2008Achilles ProcurementICT consultancy for the running of the competitive dialogue process in the procurement of the network operating system.€5,270
2007Belair Research LimitedConsultancy on noise survey for Naval vessels.€14,520
2007Germic AviationConsultancy services in respect of Military Airworthiness Authority.€25,773
2007Prolines LimitedNaval Architect Service.€61,831
2007Murray ConsultantsA public information and awareness campaign on emergency planning. The contract provided for the development of the emergency planning website, drafting, publication and distribution of a handbook on emergency planning and a media advertisement campaign associated with the launch of the handbook.€2.1 million
2008PA Consultant GroupCommissioned to make recommendations on the best means of meeting the medical requirements of the Defence Forces. The consultancy focused on the sustainable provision of the relevant medical expertise and services to the Defence Forces. The consultants recommended a programme of major change, implementation of which is ongoing.€115,130
2008Independent Monitoring GroupReview of progress made since the publication of Response to the Challenge of a Workplace in 2004.€37,109
2008FGS ConsultingA value for money review of military training lands. This review is part of a programme agreed between the Department of Defence and the Department of Finance as part of the Government's value for money and policy review initiative.€89,540
2008McCann Fitzgerald SolicitorsTo provide legal drafting, research and advice services in relation to the drafting of revised rules of procedure and new court martial rules following the enactment of the Defence (Amendment) Act, 2007.€53,845
2008BMT Defence Services Limited, UKEngaged in relation to the Naval vessel replacement programme.€85,604
2008Fujitsu (Ireland) LimitedProvide consultancy and maintenance services for the organisation's Oracle e-business suite and related applications.€182,261
2008Entograph LimitedCommissioned to carry out a report for the control of bracken in the Glen of Imaal. The report has been implemented.€30,129
2008Mott McDonald LimitedCommissioned to carry out a review of the safety policy at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel.€50,000
2008Brendan Gallagher, Refrigeration ConsultantConsultancy on refrigeration and air conditioning plants on NS ships.€9,860
2008Promara Limited.Naval Architect Services.€7,714
2008Redstone TechnologiesICT consultancy for the fishery protection service IT system disaster recovery plan.€4,961
2008Sea Training InternationalConsultancy on Naval Service RIBs.€7,755
2008-2009Moloney & Associates Limited.Consultancy on noise survey on Naval vessel LE Emer on completion of remedial work.€5,760
2008 -2009Magnum OpusEngaged to provide project support services for the National Emergency Co-ordination Centre.€116,207
2009DeloitteA review of the finance branch of the Department. The objective of the review was to examine the business processes, procedures and organisational structures in operation in finance branch and to provide a report making recommendations for improvements in order to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.€97,868
2009Mc Guinness Killen Partnership LimitedAn independent review of documentation in relation to a legal action initiated by a staff member.€2,430
2009Version 1 LimitedCommissioned in 2009 and 2011 to provide a report in respect of Oracle licence management in the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces. The results of this report will assist in the formulation of policy and practice in the area of licence management.€3,661
2009Germanisher LloydConsultancy on compliance with IMO (International Maritime Organisation ) regulations.€14,351
2009Energy Services Limited.Energy consultancy on technical aspect of joint procurement exercise.€22,113
2009Raymond Burke ConsultingAn independent quality assessment of the value for money review of Naval Service vessel maintenance, as part of the standard VFM process.€2,800
2010DQ NetworksTo provide technical assistance with the ICT technical plan for the decentralisation to Newbridge.€10,386
2010Epsilon ConsultingAn independent quality assessment of the value for money review of military training lands as part of the standard VFM process.€2,178
2011ISASInformation security advice relating to mobile mail solution.€10,395
2011Eirdata Environmental Services LimitedConsultancy on compliance with national standard energy saving measures.€5,808
2011Graham Evans Fire & SafetyConsultancy on compliance with international maritime standards for naval base oil storage facility.€2,880
2011University of LimerickConsultancy on value management procedure for Naval Service on the decommissioning of vessels.€5,869

Photo of Jonathan O'BrienJonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Was any consultant asked to look into the possible closure of barracks and the impacts thereof, for example, Kickham Barracks?

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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No. Substantial reports on the issue were carried out but I engaged no consultants in 2011 in respect of it.