Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 April 2012
114 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount paid on external public relations and communications consultants; the name of each organisation used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20788/12]
View answerDetails of the Department's usage of external public relations and communications companies over the past decade are outlined in the tabular statement below. The Department spent a total of €8,700 over the past ten years on external public relations and communications consultants. Spending has been kept to this minimal level as the Department's press office deals with media queries and public relations matters.
|
Company |
Service Provided |
Year |
Amount (€) |
|
Carr Communications |
Advise on a PR strategy for Press Office |
2002 |
6,500 |
|
Carr Communications |
Media Skills training |
2004 |
450 |
|
Carr Communications |
Media Skills training for top management |
1/1/2012 to date |
1,800 |
|
Total: |
8,750 |
