Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018
548. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the communications, press and public relations budget allocated to her Department for 2018; the way in which it is being spent; if it is behind or ahead of profile; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39366/18]
View answerDetails of the costs incurred on communications, press and public relations by my Department since the beginning of 2018 are set out in the tables below.
The Deputy might note that, while there is no dedicated budget made available for such purposes, the overall objective is to keep costs of this nature to a minimum and ensure that these services are only used when deemed necessary in the course of Departmental operational activity.
Communications
|
Company |
Purpose of spend |
Cost |
|
Inform Display Network |
Poster and Leaflet distribution to GP and Hospitals Nationwide on ‘affordable childcare’ |
€10,332.00 |
Press
|
Company |
Purpose of spend |
Cost |
|
GCN (Gay Community News) |
Advertisement of LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy Launch in their Pride magazine edition |
€1,045.50 |
|
EU Media |
Full Page Ad in Pregnancy Diary on ‘affordable childcare’ |
€3,382.50 |
|
EU Media |
Full Page Ad in Ultimate Maternity Guide on ‘affordable childcare’ |
€8,548.50 |
|
Mediavest |
A media campaign seeking expressions of interest to participate in a Collaborative Forum of former residents of Mother and Baby Homes and those with comparable experience in a County Home |
€122,885.49 |
|
Iris Oifigúil |
Public notice of the 1 year extension given by the Government to the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes |
€75 |
Public Relations
|
Company |
Purpose of spend |
Cost |
|
Facebook Ltd. |
Promotion of the LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy Launch event |
€ 15.99 |
|
Facebook Ltd. |
Promotion of LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy Post |
€ 12.30 |
