Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016
637. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of money spent on daily newspapers in 2015; if this is an appropriate expenditure given the far cheaper online alternatives available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15427/16]
View answerThe information is in the table.
|
Publication |
No. Purchased |
|
Irish Times |
2 per day |
|
Irish Independent |
2 per day |
|
The Examiner |
2 per day |
|
The Star |
2 per day |
|
The Sun |
2 per day |
|
Daily Mirror |
2 per day |
|
The Herald |
2 per day |
|
Daily Mail |
2 per day |
The amount paid in 2015 by my Department in respect of daily newspapers was €2819.71. These newspapers were supplied to my office and my Department's Press Office.
While I am aware of the range of online facilities available, and indeed my Department utilises some online news facilities, it is important to keep abreast of issues pertaining both to my Department's activities and to the Government of which I am a member.
