Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 583: To ask the Minister for Defence the guidelines in place for the commissioning of outside expertise in the consultancy and public relations fields; and if ministerial approval is required for approval of expenditure on such commissions. [30165/05]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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When commissioning outside consultants, my Department adheres to the guidelines for the engagement of consultants in the Civil Service, as issued by the Department of Finance. Ministerial approval for the expenditure on such commissions has not been required.

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 584: To ask the Minister for Defence the percentage of reports, consultancies and cases from external commissions where the issue of poor value for money was highlighted, in his Department from 1998 to date in 2005. [30180/05]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has not experienced poor value for money in respect of reports, consultancies and cases from external commissions.