Written Answers Nos. 388-391
388. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total number of consultancy reports commissioned or funded by her Department that have been categorised or designated as not for external publication from 2011 to date; the total costs incurred on commissioning or funding these reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53010/23]
View answerMy Department in its current configuration was established in September 2020.
From time to time, my Department commissions experts to provide technical reports or advice on specific issues. While the providers of these services may describe themselves as consultants, their work is not classified as consultancy services and is not funded from my Department's Administrative Budget.
I wish to advise the Deputy that the details of the reports commissioned or funded by my Department that are designated as not for external publication in the period since then are outlined in the table below.
|
Year |
Title of Report |
Name of Company Contracted |
Total Cost (incl. VAT) |
|
2020 |
Report on the impact on the staff and the National Concert Hall of staff transferring from the RTE Pension Schemes to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme |
Trident Consulting |
€12,100 |
|
2021 |
Review of Tourism Marketing Fund and working relationships between Tourism Agencies |
Mr. John McCarthy |
€1,885 |
|
2021 |
Review and Analysis of ICT at National Archives |
Unity Solutions |
€24,104.52 |
|
2021 |
Public Services Review (National Archives) |
McKenzie Rogers Consulting Ltd |
€30,720.32 |
|
2022 |
UEFA EURO 2028 – UK & Ireland Bid. Tournament Hosting Budget Review |
DB Consulting Ltd |
€21,184.12 |
|
2022 |
External Assurance Process for National Concert Hall |
Pricewaterhouse Coopers |
€60,885 |
|
2023 |
Workshop summary prepared as part of ongoing cultural policy development |
Noeleen Hartigan |
€6,273 |
|
2023 |
Comparator Analysis of International Archival Legislation |
Archives Ireland |
€15,375 |
389. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount her Department spent in 2021, 2022 and up to 27 November 2023 on advertisements with a website (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53061/23]
View answerMy Department uses online advertising as one of the many tools at its disposal to inform citizens of its programmes of work, including public consultations and major events. Social media has become increasingly important in recent years and my Department is conscious that many citizens rely on online platforms to keep apprised of current events.
I am advised, that digital advertising spend on the platform to which the Deputy refers for the years 2021 and 2022, and to date in 2023, is €1,887.
At all times value for money is a critical consideration.
Regarding bodies and agencies under my Department’s remit, these matters are operational matters for the agencies themselves.
390. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount her Department spent in 2021, 2022 and up to 27 November 2023 on advertisements with two websites (details supplied) respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53081/23]
View answerMy Department uses online advertising as one of the many tools at its disposal to inform citizens of its programmes of work, including public consultations and major events. Social media has become increasingly important in recent years and my Department is conscious that many citizens rely on online platforms to keep apprised of current events.
I am advised, that digital advertising spend on the platforms to which the Deputy refers for the years 2021 and 2022, and to date in 2023, is €33,147. As both platforms are owned by one parent company, figures can only be provided in aggregate.
At all times value for money is a critical consideration.
Regarding bodies and agencies under my Department’s remit, these matters are operational matters for the agencies themselves.
391. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount her Department spent in 2021, 2022 and up to 27 November 2023 on advertisements with a website (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53098/23]
View answerMy Department uses online advertising as one of the many tools at its disposal to inform citizens of its programmes of work, including public consultations and major events. Social media has become increasingly important in recent years and my Department is conscious that many citizens rely on online platforms to keep apprised of current events.
I am advised, that digital advertising spend on the platform to which the Deputy refers for the years 2021 and 2022, and to date in 2023, is €46,143.
At all times value for money is a critical consideration.
Regarding bodies and agencies under my Department’s remit, these matters are operational matters for the agencies themselves.
