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Dáil Éireann - Volume 679 - 31 March, 2009

Written Answers. - Consultancy Contracts.

Deputy Joan Burton Deputy Joan Burton

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Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employ[131] ment the number of limited companies with agreements for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual to her, her Department or to a public body under the aegis of her Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12826/09]

Deputy Mary Coughlan Deputy Mary Coughlan

Deputy Mary Coughlan: My Department has two contracts with limited companies for the provision of the full-time services of a single individual as follows:

Name of Contractor	Purpose of Contract
“Sword” (a software development company)	The provision of an on-site engineer to support the Patents Office administration system In responses to the need to reduce expenditure on the engagement of external service providers notice has been given to Sword of the Department’s intention to terminate this contract from 1st July 2009.
“MaryB.ie” (a recruitment agency)	The provision of a temporary Legal Secretary to legal personnel of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE). The expertise performed by such temporary personnel is not available to the legal staff of the ODCE from within the cohort of general clerical staff available within the Department.

Dáil Éireann 679 Written Answers. Consultancy Contracts.

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