Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2016

Thursday, 7 July 2016

Questions (334)

Robert Troy

Question:

334. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence 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. [20373/16]

Written answers

Taoiseach and Minister for Defence

My Department has not incurred any photography costs since I was appointed in May 2016.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, following an EU-level advertised procurement process, has established a Framework Agreement comprising five firms for the provision of photography services. The Framework was established in February 2012 and is open for use by all Government Departments and Offices. My Department plans to avail of this Framework Agreement as the need arises.