Government to cut its 'massive' spend on external consultants by using 'central pool of expertise'

It is estimated that the top 10 consultancy firms in Ireland have been paid over €2bn by the Government over the last 13 years

Minister for public expenditure Jack Chambers said use of consultancy across Government for project delivery is adding 'cost, delay and significant fragmentation'. File photo: Brian Lawless/PA

The Government will cut down on its “massive” spend on external consultants by using experts from the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA), the public expenditure minister has said.

Jack Chambers said use of consultancy across Government for project delivery is adding “cost, delay and significant fragmentation”.