Photography costs were incurred by my Department in the relevant years, as follows:
|
Year
|
Cost
|
|
2011
|
€1,841.93
|
|
2012
|
€1,446.70
|
|
2013
|
€2,089.39
|
|
2014
|
€966.78
|
|
2015
|
€1,222.62
|
|
2016
|
€2,486.47
|
I can inform the Deputy that photographic services are only used by my Department to mark and provide a record of significant occasions. Consideration is given at all times to the costs involved and best value for money is always a priority when sourcing such services.
The list of occasions when photographers were engaged and the associated costs are as follows:
|
Occasion
|
Year
|
Photographer
|
Cost
|
|
Opening of Monaghan Court House
|
2011
|
Adrian Donohoe
|
€302.50
|
|
Appointment of Garda Commissioner
|
2011
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€431.67
|
|
Appointment of Deputy Garda Commissioner
|
2011
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€500.34
|
|
Launch of Visa Waiver Scheme
|
2011
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€607.42
|
|
Joint Statement with UK Immigration Minister, on Visa Data Exchange
|
2012
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€92.25
|
|
Joint Statement with UK Immigration Minister, on Visa Data Exchange
|
2012
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€526.35
|
|
Launch of conference "Regulatory Reform for Legal Profession in 21st Century".
|
2012
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€276.75
|
|
Deployment of Civilian Immigration Officers to Dublin Airport
|
2012
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€551.35
|
|
Meeting with Romanian Minister for Internal Affairs
|
2013
|
MAC INNES Photography
|
€344.51
|
|
Justice Home Affairs Committee - event
|
2013
|
MAC INNES Photography
|
€50.18
|
|
EU Presidency
|
2013
|
MAC INNES Photography
|
€200.40
|
|
EU Presidency
|
2013
|
MAC INNES Photography
|
€387.93
|
|
Bilateral meeting of EU & US delegates
|
2013
|
MAC INNES Photography
|
€1,106.37
|
|
National Missing Persons Day
|
2014
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€413.28
|
|
Appointment of Chief Executive Designate to Charities Regulatory Authority
|
2014
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€123
|
|
First Board Meeting of the Charities Regulatory Authority
|
2014
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€275.52
|
|
Promote safety on Fireworks Night
|
2014
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€154.98
|
|
International Women's Day
|
2015
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€120.54
|
|
Website and other Department Publications
|
2015
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€516.60
|
|
Website and other Department Publications
|
2015
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€585.48
|
|
International Women's Day
|
2016
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€231.98
|
|
Launch of Report on Prison Culture
|
2016
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€464.94
|
|
Posthumous Pardon to Harry Gleeson
|
2016
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€964.32
|
|
2106 Annual Justice Conference
|
2016
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€136.43
|
|
Launch of Call for Proposals for EU Funded Projects
|
2016
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€464.94
|
|
Launch of Legal Services Regulatory Authority
|
2016
|
Maxwell Photography
|
€223.86
|
The Deputy may wish to note that questions concerning Ministerial allowances are solely a matter for the Oireachtas.
