Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015
149. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his Department's photography costs since he came into office, inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance, by year, in tabular form; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the costs associated with each occasion; the policy in place regarding the booking of photographers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43631/15]
View answerIn response to the Deputy's question the total photography costs for my Department and the details of the occasions on which photographers were used in the period since I came into office are contained in the following table:
Photography Costs
|
Year |
List of Occasions |
Photographer Used |
Cost € |
|
2011 |
Signing of Taxation agreement with Germany Engaged on 31st March, 2011 |
Maxwell Photography Ltd |
400.21 |
|
2012 |
Signing ceremony for Double Taxation Agreement with Uzbekistan Engaged on 11th July, 2012 |
Maxwell Photography Ltd |
147.60 |
|
2012 |
Signing ceremony for Double Taxation Agreement with Switzerland: Minister of State Hayes and the Swiss Ambassador Engaged on 26th January, 2012 |
Maxwell Photography Ltd |
285.05 |
|
2014 |
Department of Finance graduation ceremony for the Diploma in Taxation Policy and Practice, the Diploma in Project Management, and the Refund of Fees attended by Minister Noonan Engaged on 3rd September, 2014 |
Maxwell Photography Ltd |
510.75 |
|
2015 |
Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD) award to Department of Finance for "Best Learning and Development Organisation": 2 staff members Engaged on 6th March, 2015 by IITD |
Events Portraits Ltd |
95.75 |
|
2015 |
Department of Finance Learning and Development Recognition of Awards Ceremony, attended by Minister Noonan Engaged on 29th October, 2015 |
Maxwell Photography Ltd |
462.53 |
|
|
TOTAL |
1,901.89 |
The Department's policy regarding the booking of photographers is to follow the relevant public procurement guidelines and procedures.
