Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 June 2021
182. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount his Department and all associated agencies have spent on public relations consultancy costs since January 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32646/21]
View answerMy Department has spent €24,761 on public relations consultancy during the period January 2021 to date; these costs related to services provided for the Tellus project. In procuring these services, my Department always seeks to ensure value for money and keeping expenditure to the minimum necessary.
The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. The Department will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information sought in respect of their organisations.
