Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 127: To ask the Taoiseach the consultants who carried out work for his Department or for any body under the auspices of his Department during 2007; if each consultant was an individual or a firm; the amount earned by each consultant in 2007; the basis of the calculation of same; the rate per hour, day, week, month or other period payable in each case; if in each case the consultant was engaged to prepare a report or to carry out work; if in the case of a report being prepared the report has been published; if not, when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14111/08]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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My Department and Agencies under my Department have engaged consultancy services from a total of 29 individuals and private firms. The table below lists Consultants hired by my Department and it includes the following details:

the names of the Consultants;

the type of firm (individual or private firm);

the amount paid to each Consultant in 2007 (does not include fees not yet paid);

the basis for the calculation of the fee (e.g. if the Consultant charged by hour, day, week etc. or if paid a fixed amount)

if the Consultant was engaged to prepare a report; and

if the report has been published or when it is expected.

In addition, a number of bodies under the aegis of my Department hired Consultants as outlined below.

The National Economic and Social Development Office engaged:

The National Centre for Partnership and Performance engaged:

The All Party Committee on the Constitution engaged:

The National Forum on Europe engaged:

The Commission of Investigation engaged:

The Taskforce on Active Citizenship engaged: