Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 February 2014
213. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total amount spent on advertising by his Department and each agency under his aegis in 2013; if he will provide a breakdown on the amount spent on each of TV, radio, print, outdoor, Internet and social media platform advertising; the amount spent on advertising agencies; if he will provide the information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6580/14]
View answerThe information requested in respect of my Department is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. The information requested by the Deputy in respect of agencies is not held centrally by my Department. The awarding of contracts and the procurement arrangements by agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for the agencies themselves. All bodies under the aegis of my Department are aware of the need to achieve value for money while conducting procurement. The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies outlines the responsibilities of state bodies in this regard and my Department regularly updates the aegis bodies on developments in relation to public procurement policy and practices. For the Deputy's information details of agencies under the remit of my Department can be downloaded from the Departments website, this information is updated when any relevant changes occur. http://www.education.ie/.
