Catherine Murphy
Question:233. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will provide the costs to date incurred by the Future of Media Commission. [50364/21]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021
233. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will provide the costs to date incurred by the Future of Media Commission. [50364/21]
View answerSince the formation of the Future of Media Commission in September 2020 the costs associated with its work have totalled €421,971.33.
Some of the main cost items include:
- Advertising of consultation process in national and social media: €162,469.41
- Stipend to Commission Members: €145,350.00
- External Service contractors: (including survey research, audio-visual and event management support): €67,015.66
Other costs incurred were for items such as website development and services such as publication design and research.