Since my appointment in July 2014 total photography costs for my Department in 2014 were €1,168 and €2,571.44 spent to date in 2015. No costs were incurred from use of the Ministerial allowance. The following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy.
The hiring of photographers for Ministerial or Departmental events is dependent on a number of factors, including the nature of the engagement, the expected level of media interest and the national/regional scope of the subject. At all times, value for money is a critical consideration in the context of the booking of photographers.
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Year
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Occasion
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Photographer
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Cost
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2014
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Photocall with winner of Herald Archangel Award at Edinburgh Festival 2014
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Maxwell Photography
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€486
|
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2014
|
Launch of Ireland 2016 commemorative programme at G.P.O.
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€482
|
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2014
|
Photographs of Minister and two Ministers of State for official Departmental use
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Philip Fitzpatrick Photography
|
€200
|
|
2015
|
John Redmond commemoration
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€137.76
|
|
2015
|
Visit to Cartoon Saloon in Kilkenny
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Dylan Vaughan Photography
|
€270.60
|
|
2015
|
Launch of Ireland 2016 Commemorative Programme
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Maxwell Photography
|
€861
|
|
2015
|
10th Anniversary of Culture Ireland
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Maxwell Photography
|
€103.32
|
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2015
|
Dublin launch of Venice Artist Biennale 2015
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Maxwell Photography
|
€637.14
|
|
2015
|
Moore Street – meeting with Lord Mayor and traders
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Maxwell Photography
|
€361.62
|
|
2015
|
European Heritage Heads Forum 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Dublin Castle
|
Con Brogan Photography
|
€200
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