Written answers
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Department of Education and Skills
Departmental Contracts
Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the third-party contracts entered into by agencies under the remit of his Department for the operation of community and voluntary organisations; the number of staff employed by the third party; and the cost of the contract in 2019 and 2020. [37563/20]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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My officials have been in contact with each of the agencies under the remit of my Department in regard to the Deputy’s query. I am advised that one body falls within the scope of your query. The details in regard to that body are outlined in the supporting table.
SOLAS
| Name of Third Party Contractor | Number of staff employed by Third Party Provider¹ | Cost of Contract in 2019² | Cost of Contract in 2020 to end October 2020³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Action Ireland | 2019: 1.5 staff 2020: 1.25 Staff | €66,500 | €66,500 |
| An Cosán | 2020: 5 Staff | N/A | €449,596 |
| Irish Country Womens Association | 2019: 1 Staff 2020: 1 Staff | €21,000 | €21,000 |
| Third Age | 2020: 3 Staff | N/A | €147,775 |
The data supplied by SOLAS is based on Funding Allocation Requests submitted to that Agency
Notes to Support the Data Supplied
1Staff Funded by the Grant in 2019 and 2020
2Sum noted reflects the Grant allocated by SOLAS in 2019
3Sum noted reflects the Grant allocated by SOLAS in 2020
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