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Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2016

Thursday, 7 July 2016

Questions (182)

Robert Troy

Question:

182. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total photography costs per annum for his Department since coming to office, inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance, in tabular form; the list of occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used; if there is a policy regarding the booking of photographers within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20381/16]

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Written answers

In response to the Deputy's question the following table outlines photography costs incurred by my Department since 2011.  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. 

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@13.5%: €19.55

€104.55

Irish Presidency EUPAN Directors General meeting

Fennell Photography

Event photographer per hour: €75

Medium resolution image: €10

Vat@13.5%: €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

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

Official opening event for the OGP Offices at Spencer Dock

 

Noel Hillis Photography

First hour on site: €130

Additional half hour: €50

Post production and supply of set of images: €40

€220

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