Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
1141. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Defence the total cost of all media advertising to his Department for each of the past five years; the efforts his Department is making to ensure that local media, both print and radio, are being supported as well as national media by his Department's budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37475/13]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table.
|
Year |
Amount |
|
Up to 31 August 2013 |
€51,095 |
|
2012 |
€59,164 |
|
2011 |
€62,965 |
|
2010 |
€47,585 |
|
2009 |
€86,789 |
This expenditure includes the costs of newspaper/magazine advertisements on recruitment, on public information notices such as property transactions and warning notices in respect of military training exercises, and advertising the annual military ceremony in commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising. I am satisfied that the expenditure incurred on both local and national media advertising is carried out in accordance with procurement policy and represents value for money. I remain committed to an overall policy of reducing costs and maximising efficiency and effectiveness in respect of all media advertising undertaken by my Department.
