Written answers
Thursday, 27 April 2006
Department of Transport
Consultancy Contracts
5:00 pm
Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 111: To ask the Minister for Transport the cost of the consulting contracts awarded in connection with the proposed break-up of Aer Rianta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15870/06]
Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Two consultancies have been awarded in connection with the restructuring of the three State airports. Both consultancies were awarded following public tender processes, in accordance with EU public procedures, and the details are as follows:
| Consortium | Nature of Consultancy | Commenced | Status | Cost to date (including VAT) |
| Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Matheson Ormsby Prentice and Steer Davies Gleave | Advice on the restructuring of the State airports and the State Airports Act 2004. | 2003 | Completed 2004 | €1.84 million |
| Pricewaterhouse Coopers with SH&E | Advice to Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance on State airports' business plans and related matters. | 2005 | Not yet completed | €162,612 |
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