Written answers
Thursday, 6 February 2025
Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Departmental Contracts
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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119. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of each time his Department, or public bodies under the aegis of his Department, enlisted the services of consultants in 2023 and 2024; the purpose, value, and duration of each contract in relation to public bodies under the aegis of his Department, including where consulting contracts are classified under ‘business-as-usual outsourcing’ for annual reporting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3792/25]
Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that the information sought in respect of my Department is set out in the table below.
| Consultancy Company | Purpose of Contract | Value of Contract (incl. VAT) | Duration of Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazars | Examination of the barter account and any other off-balance sheet accounts in RTÉ pursuant to section 109(7) of the Broadcasting Act 2009 | €286,160 | 10 July 2023 – 26 April 2024 |
| Crowe Advisory Ireland | Support the independent Expert Advisory Committee undertaking the Review of Governance & Culture in RTÉ | €230,533 | 12 August 2023 – 26 April 2024 |
| Crowe Advisory Ireland | Support the independent Expert Advisory Committee undertaking the Review of Contractor Fees, Human Resources, and other matter in RTÉ | €401,591 | 12 August 2023 – 26 April 2024 |
| MCO Projects LTD | Design and facilitation of workshops for Tourism Focus Group (relating to the new Tourism Policy Framework) | €4,736 | 22 February 2024 – 22 April 2024 |
| Institute of Public Administration | Feasibility study in connection with recommendations set out in the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media’s report on ‘Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector’ | €47,786 | Commenced in February 2024. Final report received mid-October 2024 |
| Institute of Public Administration | Review of Oversight of Aegis Bodies | €20,295 | 21 May 2024 – 27 November 2024 |
| Indecon International Economic and Strategic Consultants | Provision of market research consultancy services to report on the Review of Designated Events and Designation of Events of Major Importance to Society under the Broadcasting Act 2009 | €116,210 | 21 May 2024 – 21 November 2024 |
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