Written answers

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Departmental Expenditure

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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1157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department in each of the years from 2015 to 2017; the number of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; the names of the consultancy companies awarded contracts; and the steps taken to reduce expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and for the future. [15189/18]

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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My Department's remit includes complex policy areas, oversight of State regulation and service provision across key strategic services such as energy, environment, climate change and public broadcasting, as well as regulation of sectors such as mining and hydrocarbon exploration. Given the technical complexity, economic significance and community interest in these areas, there is a requirement to disseminate information and to address specific issues as they arise. My Department therefore necessarily incurs some expenditure on consultancies from time to time.

In procuring these services, my Department always seeks to ensure value for money and keeping expenditure to the minimum necessary.

Consultancy expenditure 2015 – 2017
Name of consultantsDetails of Work undertakenCost (including VAT)Year Consultants engaged (2015, 2016 or 2017)
Tobin Consulting EngineersNational Litter Pollution Monitoring System Report€49,0772015
Tobin Consulting EngineersNational Litter Pollution Monitoring System Report€49,0772016
Tobin Consulting EngineersNational Litter Pollution Monitoring System Report€47,1092017
Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd.Update of Ministerial Guidelines on Access to Information on the Environment€36,9752017
Indecon International Economic ConsultantsReview of Designated Events of Major Importance to Society under the Broadcasting Act 2009€82,7192015
TekenableReview of TV Licence Database and System Review€36,0172015
Indecon International Economic ConsultantsReview of the Impact of Opt-Out Advertising on the Irish Broadcasting Sector€45,4462016-2017
Department of Environment – Northern Ireland engaged consultants to carry out a joint Republic of Ireland-Northern Ireland Study. The consultants were: Ricardo*Payment for NSMC Study into household emissions final payment & CPD charges€23,2632016
Quadra LtdHealth and Safety Report€5,1662017
Fehily, Timoney & Company LtdFehily Timoney & Company (FTC) were appointed to provide support services to Ecodesign and Labelling Market Surveillance (ELMS) division of the Department. The operational function of Market Surveillance has since been transferred to the SEAI.€35,4112015
Fehily, Timoney & Company LtdFehily Timoney & Company (FTC) were appointed to provide support services to Ecodesign and Labelling Market Surveillance (ELMS) division of the Department. The operational function of Market Surveillance has since been transferred to the SEAI.€10,8722016
The Warmth & Wellbeing
London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineScheme is a pilot initiative that will run for at least 3 years. Research work will proceed in parallel with scheme delivery and will completed after the scheme’s conclusion.€14,7342017
KPMG Study of the wider economic costs and benefits of potential extensions of the Irish Natural Gas Network €208,8792017
AMEC Earth & Environmental (UK) LtdProvision of Mine Expert Services for Mine Inspections and Environmental Advice€48,688 (2015)3 year contract, 2012 - 2016
Wardell Armstrong LLPProvision of Mine Expert Services for Mine Inspections and Environmental Advice€62,318 (2016 + 2017)3 year contract, 2016 - 2019
SLR Consulting Ireland LtdExpert Consultancy Services to provide guidance documents for certain mineral exploration activities and their likely significant effect on the environment€59,040 (2016 + 2017)2016
CDM Smith Ireland LtdProvision of Environmental Monitoring Services at the former mining areas of Silvermines (Co Tipperary) and Avoca (Co Wicklow)€286,720 (2015 + 2016)3 year contract, 2012 - 2015, extended by 1 year to 2016
CDM Smith Ireland LtdProvision of Environmental Monitoring Services at the former mining areas of Silvermines (Co Tipperary) and Avoca (Co Wicklow)€97,543 (2017)6 month contract, 2017
CDM Smith Ireland LtdProvision of technical, design, procurement and project management for remediation works at the Avoca Mine Site via a Single Supplier Framework Agreement.€1,064,777 (2015, 2016 + 2017)3 year contract, 2013 - 2016, extended by 1 year to 2017
CDM Smith Ireland LtdProvision of Environmental Monitoring Services at the former mining areas of Silvermines (Co Tipperary) and Avoca (Co Wicklow)€0 to date3 year contract, 2017 - 2020
Priority Construction LtdEngineering and Site Safety Works at East Avoca Mines, Co. Wicklow (part of the Single Supplier Framework Agreement above)€1,192,229 (2016 + 2017)2016
Aurum Exploration LtdEngagement of a competent candidate to carry out the construction of database templates for exploration methodologies and populate with data provided€193,3674 month contract, 2017
Mr Colin AndrewProvision of services regarding the preparation of and attendance at a private minerals compensation hearing at the Mining Board€6,8572017
All About Trees LtdProvision of Treatment of Infestations of Invasive Plant Species at Various Locations at the Avoca Former Mining Area, Co Wicklow€12,5112017
Reidy Brophy Oil Emergency Management Programme Phase 1€35,6702015
ASM Audit of NORA Levy returns for Marine Bunkers and Aviation Fuels€25,6632016
ASM Audit of NORA Levy returns for Marine Bunkers and Aviation Fuels (continued)€3,3862017
Reidy Brophy Oil Emergency Management Programme Phase 2€47,7242017
RPS Group Ltd.To undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment / Appropriate Assessment on the Draft Bioenergy Plan€11,316 paid in 2015 €46,899 paid in 20162015
€129,766
Element EnergyProvision of consultancy services to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) for an economic analysis of the Renewable Heat Incentive for Ireland(€116,789 paid in 2016 and €12,977 paid in 2017)2016
Ernst & Young were contracted to provide a Temporary Head of Internal Audit Unit in March 2014.€125,009

2015= €89,512

2016= €35,497
2014
Ernst & Young
ASM were contracted to provide co-sourced internal audit services in 2014.€133,594

2015 = €65,342

2016 = €66,826

2017 = €1,426
2014
ASM Belfast
ASM were contracted to provide internal audit services in 2016.€35,9892017
ASM Belfast
External Assessment of Internal Audit Unit€9,200
Crowe Horwath2017
Doyle Kent Planning Partnership LtdEnvironmental advisory services in relation to NBP€7,9952014
Prisa Technologies LtdTechnical advisory services in relation to NBP€313,0902013
Vilicom Engineering LtdTechnical advisory services in relation to NBP€1,3172014
Analysys MasonTechnical advisory services in relation to NBP€2,308,6762015
Mason Hayes & CurranLegal advisory services in relation to NBP€3,799,5322014
Pricewaterhouse CoopersEconomic and strategic advisory services in relation to NBP€1,943,5142015
KPMGFinancial and procurement advisory services in relation to NBP€4,586,0592015
RPS Group LtdEnvironmental advisory services in relation to NBP€70,5022016
KPMGSpecialist personnel to support NBP€2,020,1642016
DeloitteProvision of tax and VAT advice in relation to NBP€21,6482016
Marsh Ireland LtdProvision of insurance advice in relation to NBP€0 to date2016
Here and Now Business IntelligenceProvision of communications advisory services in relation to NBP€13,2842016
Achilles Procurement ServicesProvision of procurement support services in relation to NBP€5,1662016
Eamonn Halpin & Co Ltd Valuation Report and advice on Waterford and Dungarvan Metropolitan Area Networks €9,2252015
Analysys MasonReview of Pricing and Access Arrangements for the Metropolitan Area Networks €110,7002017
Analysys MasonTechnical, Financial and Procurement Advice for the Galway Mayo Management Services Entity Procurement Process€59,0002015
Analysys MasonTechnical, Financial and Procurement Advice for the Galway Mayo Management Services Entity Procurement Process€9,0002016
Analysys MasonTechnical, Financial and Procurement Advice for the Galway Mayo Management Services Entity Procurement Process€5,0002017
Analysys MasonTechnical, Financial and Procurement Advice for the ECAS Procurement Process€365,7932015-2018
Mason Hayes & CurranLegal Advice for the ECAS Procurement Process €266,4382015-2018
NorcontelFinancial advice relating to the concessionaire model for the Metropolitan Area Networks (MANS)€28,2282016
Crowleys DFKReview of the Tax Implications of the formation of the Digital Hub Company€12,0002015
IndeconProvision of Macro-Economic Research (2016) to determine the characteristics of Ireland’s Digital Economy€91,1062015
IndeconReview of policy underpinning the NDRC Programme€51,9482017
Indecon Post Project Review of the National Broadband Scheme€70,3382017
Change ExploratoryWorkshop Facilitation and Report €1,2502017
Abby SempleSpeaker Fees – GPP Event€8382017
Mandy Johnston CommunicationsProvision of Communications Advice in respect of National Waste Campaign€8,7002017
Focus AdvertisingProvision of Communications Advice in respect of National Waste Campaign€15,5852017
KHSK Economic consultantsStudy on obstacles which hindered the rollout of pay by weight in 2016.€13,4312017
DKM Economic ConsultantsHousehold Waste Management Costs in Ireland€10,7622015
IndeconAn Economic Evaluation of the Geoscience Sector€66,9292017
RPS GroupStrategic Environmental Assessment/Appropriate Assessment (SEA/AA) for Renewable Energy Policy Development Framework€54,7502015
UCCEnergy modelling€110,7002015
Doyle Kent Planning PartnershipPlanning Consultancy services€28,2902015
RPS GroupNoise modelling€17,8532016
Doyle Kent Planning PartnershipPlanning Consultancy services€34,0232016
UCCEnergy modelling to underpin Ireland’s negotiations with the European Commission regarding the energy and climate framework for 2030€70,3522016
Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA)Provision of an Economic Analysis to underpin a new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme in Ireland€191,1902017
Denis CagneyISEM€10,4552017
RPS GroupNoise modelling€17,8722017
Energy Institute (Republic of Ireland)Energy Research€10,0002017
Mahon Kelly Associates LtdLeadership Development Programme for all AP-ASEC grades€86,4692015
Mahon Kelly Associates LtdLeadership Development Programme for all AP-ASEC grades€79,5812016
Baker Tilly Ryan GlennonDignity at Work Policy Training€9,7962015
UCD Energy Institute** Consultancy to support work of the Technical Research and Modelling (TRAM) Group. €77,2432017
EnvEcon Decision Support Ltd **Consultancy to support work of the Technical Research and Modelling (TRAM) Group. €433,2062017
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)**Consultancy to support work of the Technical Research and Modelling (TRAM) Group. €117,1752016 - 2017
RPS Consulting Engineers Limited***Strategic Environmental Assessment and Natura Impact Statement for the National Mitigation Plan€90,4402015 - 2017
Aistrid Consulting Ltd led consortium including NRG Well Management and INDECS ConsultingProvision of services in respect of assessment of Indemnity/insurance requirements of Petroleum authorisation holders€162,4812017
Arthur CoxProvision of legal advice in respect of Corrib Gasfield Project€398,652
Botanical, Environmental & Conservation Consultants LtdProvision of Consultancy Services in respect of assistance with statutory assessment of Environmental Statements and Natura Impact Statements and Exploration Drilling applications.€102,4982014 and 2016 (service re-tendered)
David Fox and AssociatesProvision of petroleum engineering consultancy services€218,4752012 and 2016 (service re-tendered)
Doyle Kent Planning PartnershipProvision of services in respect of Strategic Environmental Assessment requirements€6,1502016
Gluyas Petroleum GeoscienceProvision of geoscience consultancy service€1,9572015
Keane Offshore Integrity LtdCorrib Gas field Development Verification Audit€318,828Prior to 2015
Morgan GeophysicsProvision of petroleum geophysical consultancy services€239,7242014
Ramboll Environ UKProvision of consultancy services to monitor compliance of consent conditions for the construction of the Corrib gas pipeline€218,824 (costs recouped from Shell E&P Ireland)2011
Ramboll Environ UKProvision of consultancy services to monitor compliance of consent conditions for the operation of the Corrib gas pipeline€174,757 (costs recouped from Shell E&P Ireland)2015
Ramboll Environ UKProvision of consultancy services in respect of Corrib gas pipeline – gap analysis€111,467
Ramboll Environ UKProvision of consultancy services in respect of conduct of an Irish Offshore Strategic Environmental Assessment (IOSEA5)€195,1502013
RPS Consulting Engineers LtdProvision of environmental consultancy services in respect of proposed decommissioning of Kinsale Area gas fields€13,4152017
Selgovia LimitedProvision of Petroleum Engineering consultancy services€110,7442016
Wood MackenzieProvision of consultancy services in respect of oil and gas fiscal terms€17,8452014
Larry Staines
To provide communications and marketing services for the National Postcode System€63,468 in 2015Prior to 2015
Philip O’ReillyTo provide management services in relation to Public Sector Bodies for the National Postcode System€58,763 in 2015Prior to 2015
Ervia To Provide project management support for the National Postcode System€201,424 in 2015Prior to 2015
Gemserv LimitedTo provide an interim privacy impact assessment on the implementation of the National Postcode System€12,759 in 2015Prior to 2015
PA ConsultingTo provide technical advice and support services to assist the Department in the implementation of the National Postcode System€80,867 in 2015Prior to 2015
Philip O’Reilly
To provide management services in relation to Public Sector Bodies and the National Postcode System€31,365 in 2016Prior to 2015
ErviaTo provide project management support for the National Postcode System€45,559 in 2016Prior to 2015
PA ConsultingTo provide technical advice and support services to assist the Department in the implementation of the National Postcode System€40,551 in 2016Prior to 2015
PA ConsultingTo provide technical advice and support services to assist the Department in the implementation of the National Postcode System€5,436 in 2017Prior to 2015
Philip O’ReillyTo provide management services in relation to Public Sector Bodies and the National Postcode System€12,915 in 2017Prior to 2015

*This consultancy was commissioned by Department of Ireland Northern Ireland, but costs were shared with DECLG. Part of the amount falling to the South was paid by the DECLG, the remainder (which is what is stated in the attached) is what was paid by DCCAE after the reconfiguration of Departments.

** Technical support for the development and management of key operational elements in the national climate and energy policy process is provided by the Technical Research and Modelling Group (TRAM). TRAM has assisted the Government in developing the NMP. TRAM research is paid for from the Subhead F7 of the DCCAE Vote and in 2017 €1.75m was allocated for this work.

*** This cost (€90,442 including VAT) was co-funded, on an equal share basis, by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government; and the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, as they were known in 2015 when engaging the RPS Consultants for this work.

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