Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2016
99. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach the amount he spent on media clipping and media monitoring services in each calendar year from 2011 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4204/16]
View answerMy Department did not subscribe to any external media clipping or media monitoring service on a routine basis during the period to which the Deputy refers. However, my Department engaged print and broadcast media monitoring services for the duration of the Referendum on the EU Fiscal Stability Treaty from April 23rd to June 1st 2012. Total spend on this service was €3,075. My Department also uses an online news research tool when required to search for and access relevant media issues.
The table below shows the cost of this service from 2011-2015.
|
Year |
Amount |
|
2011 |
16,018.56 |
|
2012 |
16,283.28 |
|
2013 |
15,521.46 |
|
2014 |
7,638.45 |
|
2015 |
7,581.69 |
