Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 June 2021
399. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount his Department and associated agencies have spent on social media advertising since the beginning of January 2021 until 12 June 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32607/21]
View answerThe Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine provides public information about a wide range of schemes, services and policies. Social media is one of the channels used to communicate this information.
During the period from the beginning of January 2021 until 12th June 2021, the Department spent €969.85 (incl. VAT) on advertising on social media.
As regards the twelve State Bodies under the aegis of the Department, the information requested is an operational matter for the State Bodies themselves. I have therefore referred the Deputy’s question to the Agencies and have requested that a response should issue to the Deputy within 10 days.
