Alan Kelly
Question:132. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach the amount his Department and all associated agencies have spent on public relations consultancy costs since January 2021. [32828/21]
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There has been no expenditure by my Department or by the National Economic and Social Development Office, which is an agency under the aegis of my Department, on public relations consultancy costs since January 2021.
The Citizens’ Assembly, which is staffed by my Department, has engaged Q4 Public Relations to provide media liaison and communication services incurring costs of €5,127.38 to date in 2021. Its remit includes raising public awareness of the Assembly’s work and supporting communication and media outreach regarding seven online meetings of the Assembly between October 2020 and April 2021. Q4 also provide a press office service to engage with the media to respond to queries on the work of the Assembly.