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Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Consultancy Contracts Data

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Photo of Niall CollinsNiall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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350. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the external consultant reports commissioned by his Department since March 2011 per annum in tabular form; the costs per report; the company involved; the title of the report; and the publication date. [39487/16]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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This Department is responsible for two votes- Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Vote 27 (International Cooperation).

My Department commissions external expertise where highly specialised skills are not available within the Department and, in particular, where ongoing independent evaluation of programmes and projects is required. During the course of their engagements, these consultants/experts may prepare reports and other documentation for the Department.

In-depth analysis of issues by external experts has informed - and continues to inform - my Department’s policies, allowing for a more targeted use of resources and greater accountability in the allocation of budgets.

These services are procured by open competitive tendering processes in accordance with EU and national rules and comply with the overall value for money objective of the Department.

CommissionExperts/Consultants Report/SubjectCost (€)Date of publication
2011Kevin MooreSupport to the Governments of Zambia and South Africa to develop Special Economic Zones for the promotion of inward investment and employment

17,861		Not Applicable – see footnote*
2011Paul SheaneSupport to the Governments of Zambia and South Africa to develop Special Economic Zones for the promotion of inward investment and employment9,965*
2011Stefanie MeredithReview of Irish Aid Support for Product Development Partnerships in developing countries10,100*
2011Samia Saad

Review of Irish Aid Support for Product Development Partnerships in developing countries9,198*
CommissionExperts/Consultants Report/SubjectCost (€)Date of publication
2011Paud MurphyDevelopment Education Reviews - to examine the current funding support and engagement in each of the priority areas identified in the Development Education strategy (primary, post primary, third level, adult, community and youth work)9,064*
201180:20Development Education Reviews - to examine the current funding support and engagement in each of the priority areas identified in the Development Education strategy (primary, post primary, third level, adult, community and youth work)9,870*
2011Eilis MurrayDevelopment Education Reviews - to examine the current funding support and engagement in each of the priority areas identified in the Development Education strategy (primary, post primary, third level, adult, community and youth work)6,068*
2011ISOSDevelopment Education Reviews - to examine the current funding support and engagement in each of the priority areas identified in the Development Education strategy (primary, post primary, third level, adult, community and youth work)42,247*
2011Bernard McLoughlinReview of the Irish Aid Centre, Dublin6,143*
2011Cathal HigginsPreparation of a report on the programme of education sector budget support towards school infrastructural development in Karamoja region and skills development in the oil sector (Uganda)5,000*
2011Mike WilliamsReview of Humanitarian Programme Plan for Irish Aid18,742*
2011Humanitarian Policy LtdReview of Security Policy & Practice among Irish Aid Humanitarian Partners33,930*
2012 Mike WilliamsEvaluation of the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation12,247July 2013
2012PA Consulting GroupEvaluating the value of the economic relationship between the United Kingdom and Ireland73,083July 2013
2012Cathy RocheReview of the Our World Awards 2005-20116,300*
2012Everywhere ConsultingFeasibility Study on the Establishment of a Humanitarian Hub at Shannon Airport74,982December 2012
2012Fintan FarrellyReview of the Irish Aid Strategic Environmental Partnership Programme 6,000*
2012Mike WilliamsReview of Misean Cara 15,099*
2012Pham Quang HoaLocal consultancy contract 'Review of P135 infrastructure projects funded by Irish Aid'5,453*
2012IOD ParcSouth Africa Country Strategy Programme 2008-2012 Final Report73,256January 2013
2012ItadEvaluation of the Irish Aid Ethiopia Country Strategy Programme 2008-2012143,886May 2013
2013Peter McEvoy Evaluation of a number of Organisations funded by the Emigrant Support Programme(ESP)13,075July 2013
2013Wright Consultancy LtdGender Equality Audit14,000*
2013Mary JenningsReview of HRD (Human Rights and Democratisation) Scheme Irish Aid Palestine15,500*
2013Bronagh Hinds & Karen McMinn ConsultantsReport on the implementation of Ireland's National Action Plan on UNSCR (United Nations Security Council Resolution) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security20,811June 2013
2013Gareth WilliamsReview of Financial and Programme of the Camara Education Programme20,000*
2013John GeraghtyReview of University College Cork’s Programme of Technical Support Internships for Food Security7,568*
2013Natural Research InstituteReview of Irish Aid Support to Fair and Ethical Trade Initiatives 19,292*
2013Pham Quang HoaReview Programme 135 (for Ethnic Minorities) of Irish Aid funded infrastructure projects 5,588*
2013Gareth SingletonReview of Irish Forum for Global Health 8.395*
2013IOD ParcEvaluation of Irish Aid's Sierra Leone Strategy Paper, 2011-201377,907August 2014
2013MokoroEvaluation of Ireland's Support to Timor Leste, 2001-201485,203August 2014
2014Gareth SingletonReview of Royal College of Surgeons25,756*
2014Tierney & Associates, Risk & Governance ConsultantsAudit of grants awarded under Emigrant Support Programme19,934*
2014Hogan Lovells, WashingtonReview of tax, social insurance and health obligations and other conditions of service in respect of locally-recruited staff members at our missions in the United States57,756*
2014Gallup Korea (Korea Gallup Poll Co. LTD)Working Holiday Agreement Report7,217March 2015
2014Andy PollakReview of Irish Aid support for Initial Teacher Education11,564*
2014ADETEF OECD DAC EVALNET Study on Collaborative Partner- Donor Evaluation Work25,000*
2014Tran i Ngoc DiepLocal input into Review of Irish Aid scholarship programmes1,502*
2014Tom CollinsFeasibility Study - Celebrating and Sustaining Ireland’s relationship with Africa5,000*
2014ITAD LimitedMid Term Review of the Civil Society Support Programme68,135*
2014David Goodman PayneReview of Irish Aid Civil Society Facility in Vietnam8,589On-going
2014Cathy Gaynor/Niamh O’Grady/Gill RoeEvaluability Assessment of the Programme of Strategic Cooperation43,200*
2014Willis Risk Services (Ireland) LimitedConsultancy for insurance policy report and tender documentation for the Rapid Response Corps6,150*
2014Mekong Dev Research InstituteImpact assessment of Irish Aid funded infrastructure projects under P135 in 2011 & 201243,912*
2014Karen McMinnReport and final review on the implementation of Ireland's National Action Plan on UNSCR (United Nations Security Council Resolution) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security9,7502015
2014MokoroEvaluation of Irish Aid’s Uganda Country Strategy Paper 2010-2014113,739*
2014ASM (B) LtdPayroll System Audit11,636*
2014Ground Work Consultancy Review of Nutrition Options for Irish Aid in Mozambique5,000
2014Ground Work ConsultancyReview of performance and lessons learned for Irish Aid funded OFSP projects 3,500
2014Ground Work ConsultancyReview of Irish Aid Nutrition programming in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos PDR13,829
2015ASM Audit of grants awarded under Emigrant Support Programme€9,800 *
2015Peter McEvoyProfessional Services for the appraisal of Irish Aid fellowship Training Programme16,560*
2015Coffey International Development LtdReview of the Irish Aid Programme Grant Mechanism23,588*
2015Tran i Ngoc DiepLocal input into scoping study to explore Ireland’s cooperation in the agriculture & agribusiness sector under the IDEAS programme4,442 *
2015Johnny O ‘ReganOrganisational Assessment of Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice4,400*
2015ASMe provision of audit services to examine grants awarded under the ESP14,700*
2015MazarsICT Audit27,552*
2015Crowleys DFKPayment System Audit19,004*
2015SaferworldConflict Analysis input to the Embassy of Ireland Country Strategy Paper(CSP) development process - Uganda15,450*
2015Dr Cornelius ChipomaReview of the education Sector programme in the context of Irish Aid Zambia 2013-2017 CSP - Zambia3,738*
2015Charles AbolaReview of Irish Aid support to Acholi Education initiative (AEI) - Zambia12,000*
2015Firetail LtdEvaluation of the MVIWATA Strategic Plan 2010-2014 - Tanzania21,450*
2015Centre for Social ResearchReview of Irish Aid’s support of the Forum from Women’s Educationalist – Uganda Chapter(FAWEU)18,942*
2015Gemma O’Reilly UNFCCC Reporting and Climate Finance Mapping 2014-201527,041*
2015Wilberforce MUHWANADesign of the Quality Education Component for the Development of the Country Strategy Paper 2016 - 202014,400*
2015Transparency internationalConsultancy to assess the current Governance and Management status of institutions in Education Sector to appraise Performance, and propose Recommendations to improve Accountability and Transparency15,362*
2015Stephens MooreAudit and Verification of Grants awarded to the Platform for Social Protection Zambia for 2013 and 201431,550*
2015Ann NolanReview of the Irish Aid – HSE collaboration - 20156,300October 2015
2015Sebastian KevanyReview of Irish Aid- Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Partnership 2011-201521,368 *
2015Ms Mpala NkonkomalimbaMid Term Review Process Irish Aid Zambia Country Strategy 2013-17 6,300*
2015Kate BridgesReview of Partners Logic Models/ theories of change- Zambia6,680November 2015
2015Mr Isaac NgomaMid Term Review Public Financial Management (PFM) Assessment - Zambia5,000November 2015
2015Lahluva ConsultoresAnnual Planning Report of G19 and Government of Mozambique and Assessment of Irish Aid Annual Comm to GBS - Mozambique24,000March 2016
2015OPTIMOZFacilitation & Capability Strengthening for Niassa Provincial Leadership Team re Design of Niassa Provincial Strategic Framework for the PEN – 2027 - Mozambique25,000November 2015
2015OPTIMOZCapability Assessment and Initial Facilitation of Planning Exercise for Niassa Provincial Leadership Team 2017-27 - Mozambique4,900October 2015
2015Option Consultancy Services LtdReview of Social Accountability Approaches in Health12,872January 2016
2015Anne Nolan Review of HSE MOU8,100*
2015Alasdair Collins DP EvaluationEvaluation of IDEA’s (Irish Development for Education Association) Capacity Development Programme 2013-2015 5,212*
2015Dr. Mary Gannon Evaluation of the Worldwise Global Schools Programme 2013-2016 17,060Publication expected in the next few weeks
2015Cathal Reidy A review of Ireland’s Humanitarian Emergency Relief Supplies 36,290
*
2015Ground Work ConsultancyReview of Irish Aid Nutrition programmes in Tanzania 6,558
2016Right to ChangePlanning of Irish Aid Country Strategy Programme Tanzania 2017-202213,974
*
2016Grant orntonAudit Services100,000
*
2016Emily MatesStocktake of Nutrition Engagement13,612
*
2016Noel CasserlyUNFCC Reporting and Climate Finance Mapping 2015-201625,370
*
2016REEV Consult InternationalEvaluation of the CSF and the Partnership Fund25,000
*
2016Kevin CarrollIrish Aid Tanzania end of CSP Review17,250
*
2016Muriel VisserPhase III Evaluation of Ireland’s Development Cooperation Programme - Vietnam 2011-201517,500
*
2016Emmanuel SulleLand Rights Scoping Study/ Consultancy7,500
*
2016Ishihaka MwandalimaGender Based Violence scoping study3,750
*
2016McQuillansAccounting, Audit and Financial Services6,240
*
2016 Alaisdair Collins DP EvaluationEvaluation of the SUas Global Schools Programme 2012-201510,879
Publication expected shortly
2016Áine FortuneEvaluation of the 80-20 Programme 1,000
Publication expected shortly
2016PWCInternal audit of Embassy, and external audit of selected projects/programmes75,000
*
2016Dr Cornelius ChipomaReview of the Irish Aid Zambia Education programme9,000
*
2016Luiz Genedio Mendes JorgeReview of the Supreme Audit Institution’s report and opinion on the State Accounts 20144,800
*
2016Southern Cross ConsultingReview of Embassy of Ireland’s approach to Fellowship in Tanzania11,430
*
2016Willis Towers WatsonStudy of Compensation Levels - Locally engaged staff in diplomatic missions (USA)3,150
*
2016Mercer InternationalStudy of Compensation Levels - Locally engaged staff in diplomatic missions (Irish Aid)13,200
*
2016Eamon Brehony, Alais Nakuyukuyo MorindatReview of Irish Aid support to Pastoralism in Tanzania10,450
*
2016Centre for Law and DemocracyAnalysis of anti-corruption legislation in Tanzania2,670
*
2016ASMAccounting, audit and financial services40,000
*
2016CASE InternationalConsultancy to evaluate the Civil Society Fund49,800
*
2016Ingrid OberyReview of partner results and internal capacity building on results based Management25,000
*
2016 Anne Nolan/Janet GruberReview of Global Health and HIV AIDS Review39,535
*
2016TechnopolisReview of Product Development partners19,375
*
2016Caoimhe HughesReview of Annual Reports of Programme Grant Partners4,000
*
2016Mr. Sean Mc Gearty Review of Co-Operation IrelandEst. €10,000 + vat.Final cost on completion of the report in 2017
*
2016M Horizon (UK) LtdAnalysis of recent recommendations issued by the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf €1,788Not Applicable – see footnote*
*Reports commissioned by the Department in relation to Irish Aid matters are generally for internal management usage and not for publication. However, many are published on the Irishaid.iewebsite or, in appropriate cases, can be made available on request.

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