Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 14 Dec 2000

Vol. 528 No. 3

Written Answers. - Departmental Expenditure.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

59 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the total moneys expended by his Department or any office under the aegis of his Department in respect of public relations costs in the past three years; the public relations firms involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30350/00]

Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Fahey)

The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following tables:

Year: 1998

Company	Expenditure £
Setanta Communications	8,087.75
Total Expenditure 1998	8,087.75

Year: 1999

Company	Expenditure £
Setanta Communications	4,995.18
Communiqué International	554.00
Total Expenditure 1999	5,549.18

Year: 2000

Company	Expenditure £
Total Expenditure 2000	Nil

It should be noted that the tables do not include expenditures incurred on public relations by bodies-agencies under the aegis of my Department, as such expenditures are a matter for those bodies-agencies.