Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015
177. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform 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. [43636/15]
View answerIn response to the Deputy's question I can confirm that the engagement of service providers by my Department operates within the parameters of value for money and where possible every effort is 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.
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Photography Costs
|
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 |
|
ONE HR learning and Development Strategy 2015-2017 |
Marc O'Sullivan Photography |
There is no further breakdown.
|
€369.00 |
|
Implementation of Action 13 Civil Service Renewal Plan |
Steven Langan t/a City Headshots |
Services provided to illustrate a range of civil servants at work in different roles to inform "Pride in the Civil Service" project and the first Civil Service Excellence and Innovation Awards supporting employee reward and recognition as part of the implementation of the Civil Service Renewal Plan. |
€1,500 |
|
Total |
|
|
€2,889.62 |
I understand the Office of Public Works will contact you directly regarding this matter.
