State Bodies Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 February 2014

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Questions (185)

Robert Troy

Question:

185. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs with regard to Tusla and its establishment, the cost of rebranding, new stationery and facilities and refurbishment of offices for the organisation; the cost of overall website design and rebranding; if an external public relations or design company was employed to develop or undertake the rebranding; the cost of any such external companies employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8442/14]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

In preparation for the establishment of the Child and Family Agency on 1st January 2014 and in order to establish a single brand identity, the HSE Children and Family Services decided to formally engage external support. A tendering process was entered into by Children and Family Services and three companies were invited to make presentations. Creative Inc were selected and contracted for branding purposes.

The information sought by the Deputy regarding costs has been requested from the Child and Family Agency and I will be in touch with the Deputy again in the coming days with details regarding these costs.