Vol. 522 No. 2
137 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the number of requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act, 1997, made to his Department in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18498/00]
The information sought by the Deputy is as follows: 1998, 81; 1999, 133; 2000 (to date), 64.
138 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the names and numbers of public relations firms employed by him and or his Department in each of the past three years; the total cost in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18513/00]
The information sought by the Deputy is as set out in the following table.
|
Date |
Number |
Name |
Cost £ |
|
1997 |
2 |
Brindley Advertising |
8,940 |
|
Mary Murphy Associates |
3,133 |
||
|
1998 |
1 |
Brindley Advertising |
3,953 |
|
1999 |
Nil |
||
|
2000 |
1 |
Brindley Advertising |
8,894 |
