Fees for experts costs Brendan Howlin €2.3m

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has shelled out over €2.3m in consultancy fees in the last 12 months.

Brendan Howlin’s department racked up the bill after engaging a range of consultancy firms on various issues including economic consultations, vehicle procurement, and energy advisory services.

In a response to a parliamentary question from Renua TD Lucinda Creighton, Mr Howlin said all efforts are made to limit the number of consultancy contracts the department issues.