Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 January 2014
293. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will detail, in tabular form, the use of external public relations firms employed by her Department since coming to office; the list of uses of the external public relations firm; her internal Department policy regarding employing external groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1861/14]
View answerPlease find in tabular form as requested, the information you require. With regard to my Department's internal policy on external groups providing public relations services, such groups are hired as needs arise, where it is felt their professional expertise can be of assistance to my Department.
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Name of Public Relations Firm |
Details of Service Supplied |
Date of Service |
Expenditure (incl VAT) |
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MKC Communications |
Service to assist with information and communications initiatives for the Children's Referendum, Report of the Child Death Review Group and the Child & Family Agency. |
July-December 2012 |
€39,595.00 |
