Departmental Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020

Tuesday, 6 October 2020

Questions (547)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

547. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has engaged a third-party company in each of the years 2017 to 2019 and to date in 2020 to conduct online and or social media monitoring and or provide reports on social media coverage of her Department; if so, the cost of same; and if the name of the social media platforms being monitored will be provided. [28924/20]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

My Department does not engage a third-party company to conduct online or social media monitoring or to provide reports on social media coverage of the Department.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.