Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
490. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education the amount of funding allocated by her Department on the Covid-19 communications strategy since the beginning of the pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4755/21]
View answerThe Department is committed to providing clear communication to all stakeholders at all times in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Department does not hold a centralised budget for communication. Communication requirements are considered in line with policy development and an appropriate communications plan is devised to support the implementation of the relevant policy objective.
The majority of communication material development is developed within the Department without incurring additional costs.
If an advertising campaign or more complex communications campaign is required to meet an evolving need this will be considered at the time and a cost-effective plan will be devised.
