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Departmental Expenditure.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2004

Thursday, 7 October 2004

Questions (224, 225)

Olwyn Enright

Question:

224 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of money paid out by his Department in public relations fees; the name of the firm that was paid the highest amount; the amount paid to a specific firm (details supplied); the amount of money paid out by the Department in other consultancy fees; the name of the firm or individual paid the highest amount for the most recent 12-month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23874/04]

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Written answers

There was no money paid out by my Department to the company referred to by the Deputy. The only public relations firm engaged by my Department during the past 12 months was Edelman PR, which was paid €37,812 for public information services relating to the kNOw racism campaign — the national anti-racism programme.

With regard to the Deputy's request for details of other consultancy fees paid out by my Department during the past 12 months, it is not clear on which consultancy work the Deputy wishes to obtain information. If she could clarify her request, I will endeavour to obtain the information for her as a matter of urgency.

Olwyn Enright

Question:

225 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the total amount of money paid out by his Department in legal fees; the details of the firms paid the greatest amount of fees; the total amount of money paid out in legal settlements; the number of such settlements; the total number of claims against his Department, for the most recent 12 month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23888/04]

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In the time available for answering parliamentary questions, it has not been possible to compile the detailed information requested by the Deputy. The information requested is being compiled at present and I will forward it to her shortly.

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