Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 December 2014

Thursday, 18 December 2014

Questions (294)

Barry Cowen

Question:

294. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide, in tabular form, the total photography costs for her Department since coming to office inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used; if there is a policy regarding the booking of photographers within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49145/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The photography costs incurred by my Department from the date of my appointment on the 8th May to date are €553.50.

I can inform the Deputy that photographic services are only used by my Department to mark and provide a record of significant occasions. Consideration is given at all times to the costs involved and best value for money is always a priority when sourcing such services.

Occasion	Photographer	Cost
Appointment of Chief Executive Designate to Charities Regulatory Authority	Maxwell Photography Ltd	€123.00
First Board Meeting of the Charities Regulatory Authority	Maxwell Photography Ltd	€275.52
Promote safety on fireworks night	Maxwell Photography Ltd	€154.98
Total		€553.50