Paul McGrath
Question:191 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number and value of contracts awarded for public relations projects by his Department since June 2002. [33047/04]
View answerTuesday, 14 December 2004
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From June 2002 until the current date, three public relations companies have been engaged by my Department. Peter G White Ltd. was paid €1,270.50 for the provision of advice on media strategy on behalf of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board prior to its establishment on a statutory basis.
The Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs engaged the services of Caden Communications in 2002, 2003 and 2004 as communications adviser to the Director of Consumer Affairs, and to provide ongoing public relations advice. This contract was renewed in September 2003 following a competitive tendering process. Payments to Caden Communications for these services amounted to €22,633.49 from June to December 2002, €44,032.76 in 2003, and €58,261.50 in 2004.
Carr Communications provide advice to the Companies Registration Office on a number of matters. Since 2002, €87,643 has been paid to this company for public relations services.