In response to the Deputy's question I can confirm that the engagement of all service-providers by my Department is done within the parameters of value for money with every effort made to minimise costs. In line with stated Government policy, all public bodies must use a competitive process for the purchase of any goods and services, whatever the value.
The Office of Public Works has availed of the centralised framework agreement for photographic services established by the Department of Foreign Affairs (and made available to other Government Departments) where possible.
The following tables outline the total amount spent on photography costs by my Department and the Office of Public Works since coming to office.
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform - Photography Costs since 2011
|
Event / Occasion
|
Name of Photographer
|
Breakdown of Costs
|
Total Cost
|
|
Irish Presidency EUPAN HRWG/IPSG meeting
|
Fennell Photography
|
Event Photographer per hour: €75
Medium Resolution Image: €10
VAT@ 13.50%: €19.55
|
€104.55
|
|
Irish Presidency EUPAN Directors General meeting
|
Fennell Photography
|
Event Photographer per hour: €75
Medium Resolution Image: €10
VAT@ 13.50%: €19.55
|
€104.55
|
|
Public Service Excellence Awards 2012
|
Maxwell Photography
|
Photographer hired to take photographs of the award recipients and provide copies for them
|
€811.52
|
|
Total
|
-
|
-
|
€1,020.62
|
Office of Public Works Photography Costs 2011
|
Date
|
Photographer
|
Amount
(Inclusive VAT)
€
|
Event
|
|
17/06/2011
|
Maxwell Photography
|
501.54
|
Public Procurement and the SME sector
|
|
12/07/2011
|
Robert Allen Photography
|
1,675.85
|
Battle of the Boyne site Garden opening
|
|
28/011/2011
|
Dylan Vaughan
|
726.00
|
Kilkenny Castle Christmas programme
|
|
01/12//2011
|
Dave Kenny Photography
|
295.00
|
Joint OPW/DFP Art Exhibition opening in Claremorris Town Hall
|
|
09/12/2011
|
Robert Allen Photography
|
986.15
|
Farmleigh Christmas launch
|
|
Total
|
-
|
€4,184.54
|
-
|
Office of Public Works Photography Costs 2012
|
Date
|
Photographer
|
Amount
(Inclusive VAT)
€
|
Event
|
|
30/12/2011
|
Robert Allen Photography
|
502.15
|
Castletown House, East wing opening
|
|
29/03/2012
|
Maxwell Photography
|
885.60
|
ICT consumables contract signing
|
|
03/04/2012
|
Maxwell Photography
|
658.05
|
SME meeting with Minister tendering for Public contracts
|
|
30/04/2012
|
Harvey Rogers Photography
|
419.95
|
Re-opening of Durrow Castle
|
|
22/05/2012
|
Maxwell Photography
|
774.90
|
Community Initiative launch
|
|
23/05/2012
|
Robert Allen Photography
|
762.60
|
"Wandering Methods" exhibition Rathfarnham Castle
|
|
28/09/2012
|
Maxwell Photography
|
535.05
|
National Art Competition - Newgrange
|
|
Total
|
-
|
€4,583.30
|
-
|
Office of Public Works Photography Costs 2013
|
Date
|
Photographer
|
Amount
(Inclusive VAT)
€
|
Event
|
|
28/01/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
520.29
|
Procurement card initiative
|
|
25/01/2013
|
Browne's Photography
|
344.40
|
Kennedy Homestead
|
|
19/03/2012
|
Maxwell Photography
|
38.78
|
Castletown House
|
|
28/04/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
420.66
|
DNA Sculpture, Botanic Gardens
|
|
30/04/2013
|
Photocall Ireland
|
566.97
|
Kaleidescope Exhibition
|
|
03/05/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
794.58
|
Winter Solstice Art Competition n
|
|
03/05/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
378.84
|
Botanic Gardens- Glasnevin link
|
|
15/05/2013
|
MacMonagle Photography
|
461.25
|
Derrynane House
|
|
15/05/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
501.84
|
Friends of Irish Heritage
|
|
20/05/2013
|
Maxwwell Photography
|
482.16
|
"Wandering Methods" Exhibition Rathfarnham Castle
|
|
07/06/2013
|
Peter Cavanagh Photographer
|
116.85
|
Fontenot, Belguim
|
|
22/06/2013
|
Brownes Photography
|
240.00
|
JFK 50th Photo CD
|
|
22/06/2013
|
Brownes Photography
|
959.40
|
JFK 50th
|
|
27//07/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
477.24
|
Ceramics Ireland -Rathfarnham Castle
|
|
29/07/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
533.82
|
Kilmainham Courthouse - handover
|
|
29/08/2013
|
Maxwell photography
|
541.20
|
40/40/40 Rathfarnham Castle
|
|
11/07/2013
|
John D Kelly
|
215.25
|
Morpeth Roll exhibition, Clonmel
|
|
04/09/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
494.46
|
Sculpture in Context - Botanic Gardens
|
|
19/09/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
344.40
|
Newgrange Art Competition - Launch
|
|
24/10/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
413.28
|
Botanic Gdns/Glasnvein link opening
|
|
30/10/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
425.58
|
Farmleigh - Sean O'Casey opening
|
|
27/11/2013
|
Maxwell Photography
|
447.72
|
Dublin Castle - Christmas Programme launch
|
|
TOTAL
|
-
|
€9,718.97
|
-
|
Office of Public Works Photography Costs 2014
|
Date
|
Photographer
|
Amount
(Inclusive VAT)
€
|
OPW Event
|
|
03/01/2014
|
Brownes Photography
|
307.50
|
National Historic Property - JFK wreath laying
|
|
17/01/2014
|
Karl McDonough, Photographer
|
414.28
|
Visit to Altamonut, Heywood Gardens & Emo Court
|
|
17/02/2014
|
Dylan Vaughan, Photographer
|
393.60
|
Kilkenny Castle - Tapestries launch
|
|
24/02/2014
|
Brownes Photography
|
40.00
|
National Historic Property - JFK CDs
|
|
24/02/2014
|
Joe Travers
|
90.00
|
Intreo Offices, Galway
|
|
10/04/2014
|
Maxwells Photography
|
309.96
|
National Flood Conference
|
|
15/05/2014
|
Karl McDonough, Photographer
|
340.50
|
Emo Walkway Announcement
|
|
Total
|
-
|
1,895.84
|
-
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