Written answers

Thursday, 22 June 2006

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Departmental Reports

5:00 pm

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 229: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of reports commissioned by his Department by year since 2002 which have been published and made available to the public; the number that were conducted internally; the number that were carried out by consultants; what those reports were; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24301/06]

Photo of Dick RocheDick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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My Department constantly generates internal reports in the course of its work. These reports are generated on an almost daily basis, vary in size and complexity and cover a range of topics across the entire business remit of the Department. Among the Department's more significant published reports that were prepared internally are the National Spatial Strategy, the National Biodiversity Plan & Update, Progress Report on Climate Change Strategy, and the review of the operation of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998. My Department also produces an Annual Report each year in accordance with the requirements under the Public Service Management Act.

A considerable number of external reports have also been commissioned within the different business areas of my Department. Details of these are being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy shortly.

In sourcing such consultancy reports, my Department operates in accordance with relevant guidelines from the Department of Finance, which are designed to ensure compliance with both good procurement practice and value for money.

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