Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 27 Jun 2000

Vol. 522 No. 2

Written Answers. - Consultancy Contracts.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

96 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the names and numbers of public relations firms employed by her and or her Department in each of the past three years; the total cost in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18509/00]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

Since becoming Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in June 1997, neither I nor my Department have engaged any public relations firms to undertake public relations work on my behalf or on behalf of my Department.