Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018
189. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the communications, press and public relations budget allocated to his Department for 2018; the way in which it is being spent; if it is behind or ahead of profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39377/18]
View answerMy Department has no central subhead or budget for communications, press and public relations, as business units across the Department incorporate their limited requirements in this regard into the delivery of their programmes. The 2018 expenditure (to date) for these services are outlined in the table below.
|
Service Provider |
Purpose |
Expenditure |
|
Public Appointments Service |
Social Media advertising |
€553.50 |
|
MediaVest Limited |
Publication of notice of Minister’s approval of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans in Irish Times, Irish Independent and Irish Examiner |
€5,842.13 |
|
Media HQ |
Press releases |
€181.43 |
|
Film Mic Pro |
Audio recording App |
€33.98 |
|
Morrow Communications |
OGP – Communication advice on brand development |
€5,200.00 |
|
Morrow Communications |
OGP – Communication advice on design of pull up banners |
€480.00 |
|
Morrow Communications |
OGP – Communication advice on design of eInvoicing infographic and development of eInvoicing logo |
€1,710.00 |
|
Morrow Communication |
OGP – Communication advice on design of new PowerPoint presentations with new logo and branding. Design of new branded graphics for presentations. |
€2,430.00 |
|
Morrow Communication |
OGP – Communication advice for design of web banner, Category Management and Supplier registration form redesigned with new brand style and OGP Icons |
€750.00 |
|
Morrow Communication |
OGP – Communication advice for production, editing of eTenders animation for YouTube channel |
€12,449.00 |
|
Morrow Communications |
OGP – Communication advice for Tender Advisory Service (TAS) logo and leaflet design |
€2,335.00 |
Separately, a further €118,964 has been spent resourcing the Department's Press Office to date in 2018, of which most relates to staff salaries.
