Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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119. To ask the Minister for Health the number of reports commissioned from firms (details supplied) in 2018; the firm that completed each report; and the cost of each report [7180/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy is not immediately available. I have surveyed the Department and the collated replies will be prepared into a full response to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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120. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultants from firms (details supplied) contracted to perform work in 2018; and the amount spent on consultants from each firm [7197/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy is as set out hereunder -

Ernst & Young (EY) - Independent Expert Review of Delayed Discharges

The total amount paid in 2018 was €71,955.00 and reflected a fee in respect of a team.

Deloitte Ireland - Provision of Actuarial and Insurance Advisory Services

The total amount paid in 2018 was €69,021.45. Advice is provided as and when required and charges are based on a blended daily rate.

It is the policy in my Department only to engage the services of external consultants where highly specialised skills are not available within the Department and, in particular, when such an approach is felt to be more appropriate and cost-effective.