Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 June 2025
399. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of retired officials that were re-engaged by his Department on a consultancy basis in the past four years and to date in 2025; the reason for engaging them; the costs incurred in respect of their engagement; and if his Department requires consultants to declare conflicts of interest in advance of utilising their services. [31278/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has re-engaged one retired staff member on three separate occasions in the past four years. Details are set out below.
I can confirm my Department requires consultants to declare any conflicts of interest in advance of utilising their services. This requirement is in line with the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour.
|
Consultant |
Purpose |
Year |
Total Cost |
|
Retired Assistant Secretary General, Rural Division |
Development and delivery of rural proofing report. |
2022 |
€2,500 |
|
Retired Assistant Secretary General, Rural Division |
A member of the Interview Board for the Recruitment of Adjudicators for the Tidy Towns competition. |
2024 |
pro bono |
|
Retired Assistant Secretary General, Rural Division |
Assisting in the development of Our Living Islands – National Islands Policy 2023-2033 |
2022 |
pro bono |
