Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 936: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of experts' and consultants' reports his Department commissioned during 2008; the cost of each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33897/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

My Department commissioned a total of four reports during 2008:

The Independent Monitoring Group, which was set up to give effect to the recommendations of the Doyle Report (2002) concerning Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Defence Forces, was re-constituted in February 2008. The objective was to review progress and report on the implementation of the recommendations of the 2004 and 2002 Reports. The cost of the Group's report was €37,109.

PA Consultant Group was commissioned by my Department 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 contract was awarded in June 2008 and the cost was €95,000.

Entograph was commissioned by my Department to evaluate options for bracken control in the Glen of Imaal and identify a plan for its control. The cost was €30,129.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd was commissioned by my Department to carry out a review of the Safety Policy at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel. The cost of this review was €50,000.