Written answers
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Department of Defence
Consultancy Contracts Data
Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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602. To ask the Minister for Defence the level of pro bono work provided by legal, accountancy and consulting firms in the past 24 months to his Department; which of those firms have also been awarded State contracts by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4604/14]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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No pro bono work has been provided by legal, accountancy and consulting firms to my Department in the past twenty four months.
Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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603. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide a list of the top 20 consulting firms engaged by his Department, including public bodies, in order of fee generation/cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4617/14]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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A table sets out details of consultants paid by my Department for providing consultancy services in 2013 in order of cost.
| Firm | Nature of Service | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fujitsu (Ireland) Ltd. | Network Support Services, Software development & Maintenance Services | €137,133 |
| Frank Callanan, SC | Independent review of UNIFIL fatalities in 1989 | €51,660 |
| Bianconi Research Ltd | ICT Security Advice & Support | €30,645 |
| Jacques Michaud | Review of the Air Corps’ Safety Management System | €20,000 |
| Sandra McDonald | Provision of taxation advice | €6,000 |
| Central Health & Safety Services Ltd | Review of Health & Safety | €3,998 |
In addition, my Department pays an annual fee to Oracle EMEA Ltd in respect of Information Technology Annual Licences and support in the ongoing provision of the Department’s financial management system. The fee paid in 2013 was €1,024,856.
It has not been possible in the time available to compile information on consultancy services commissioned by the Defence Forces. As soon as this information is available, it shall be sent on to the Deputy.
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