Dáil Éireann - Volume 651 - 03 April, 2008

Written Answers. - Irish Language.

Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of money that the consultants with international expertise who are to be employed regarding the 20 year Irish language strategy will be paid. [12493/08]

  Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has engaged consultants, led by Fiontar DCU, to advise it in relation to the 20 year Irish Language Strategy. The estimated cost of the contract is €299,281, which includes the cost (some €48,000) of the international expertise being provided as part of the overall contract price.