Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 76: To ask the Taoiseach the number of external consultants who have been engaged by all Government Departments since March 2011; the cost of same; and the consultants used. [28149/11]

Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 80: To ask the Taoiseach the amount that he intends to spend on consultancy fees in 2011, in particular those contracted to identify value for money in Government Departments. [28419/11]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 80 together.

Since March 2011 my Department engaged QTS Limited, to carry out an annual risk assessment and update the Department's 2011 Health & Safety Statement at a cost of €1,271. Procedures are in place in my Department for ensuring the expenditure undertaken on consultancy is necessary and that relevant guidelines are being followed.